Rita Mae Brandon, age 78, of Dalton, Georgia passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2021. She was born on August 29, 1942. She was preceded in death by her daughters, Tammy Victor, and Johnna Brandon; parents, Robert and Mildred Scartozzi; and brother, Rick Scartozzi. She is survived by her daughters and son-in-law, Angela Porter of Dalton, Cindy and Rick Chandler of Griffith, IN; the father of her children, John Brandon; brothers, Frank Scartozzi, Bob Scartozzi, Rich Scartozzi, Ron Scartozzi; sister, Sharon Allen; grandchildren, Chrystal Chandler, Rachalle Chandler, Racheal baker, Shanna Victor, Kristie Victor, Robert Victor, Jeff Victor, John Paul Porter, Haley Nicholson; and several nieces and nephews. At her request Rita will be cremated. Arrangements have been entrusted to independently owned and operated Dalton Funeral Home, 620 S. Glenwood Ave. Dalton, GA 30721; 706-529-5371.