RICHARDSON, Rita Rose

(Maiden Name: Martin)


The Arizona Republic, Phoenix, Arizona Thursday, July 24, 2003 Rita Rose Martin, Kinnard, Richardson was born in Davenport, Iowa on February 10th, 1943 and left this world July 19th 2003. Rita Rose lived in Arizona most of her life where she raised five children. It was always her dream to be a good mother, and she was the best any child could ask for. Rita loved to dance and to make others laugh even when times were hard. She touched the lives of all who knew her and left this world better for it. Rita will be deeply missed by those she loved, and it is hoped the lessons she left behind will carry on long after we have departed this world. Rita is preceded in death by her parents Eugene & Bernadine Martin who will embrace her with our heavenly father. She is survived by her husband Bobby Richardson, Brother: Michael Martin & Sister in law: Teresa Martin. Children: Shelly Bagnoli, Charles Kinnard, Christine Davis, Sherry Kinnard, Eugene Kinnard, Charles Richardson, and Christopher Sawyer. Son in laws: Mark and Randy. Daughter in law: Jessica. Grandchildren: Curtis, Angela, Kayla, Brenden, CiCi, Crystal, & Randy Thomas. Great-Grandchildren: Alex, Jaden, Cess, & Ceanna. Mom we will miss you so much, we will carry your loving touch in our hearts until we meet again. Services will be privately held in the fall. Please send donations to any women's shelter near you in Rita's name.