Graveside funeral services for Rita Jo Sherman will be 2:00 pm Wednesday, September 5, 2012 in Sharon Cemetery, Drexel, Missouri.
Rita J. Sherman, of Belton, Missouri went to be with her Lord on August 29, 2012 after a long illness. Rita was born and raised in northwest Arkansas near Eureka Springs and Rogers. It was there that she met the love of her life, William “Bill” E. Sherman, in Eureka Springs at the age of 14. They were married at age 20, moved to the Kansas City area in 1952, and raised their family there.
Rita was a life long member of the Hillcrest Nazarene Church in Kansas City, Missouri. She is survived by her husband, William E. Sherman; Daughter Anita Shikles and family of Kansas City, Kansas; Son Terry Sherman and family of Osawatomie, Kansas; Daughter-in-law Doreen Sherman of Shawnee, Kansas; 5 grandchildren and spouses; 5 great grandchildren (in the Kansas City and Drexel area); Sister Betty Quick of California, Missouri and many nieces and nephews. She as preceded in death by her parents Walter and Lula, 5 brothers, 4 sisters and granddaughter Kimberly Kaufman.
Rita was a wonderful mother and great partner for life. She will be greatly missed.
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