In Memory Of
Rita Sue Gessells
Rita Sue Gessells
Rita Sue Gessells
Re Re Gessells
Age 65, of West Carrollton, lost her battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis on Tuesday, October 13, 2009, at Hospice of Dayton.
She was born May 24, 1944 in St. Charles, Virginia. Rita was preceded in death by her previous husband, Patrick Shipman, her parents, 12 brothers & sisters, one granddaughter and one step-daughter.
Rita is survived by her loving husband of the past 19 years, Richard Gessells; two daughters, Robin (Jeff) McIntosh of Dayton and Rachael (David) Luther of PA; three step-children, Tom, Cindy & Dan; 11 grandchildren; one great grandson; and by numerous nieces & nephews.
Rita was a member of the First Baptist Church of Miamisburg. She graduated from Northridge High School in 1963 and retired from General Motors with 30 years of service and then worked at the Montgomery County Library for an additional five years. Rita was loved by everyone who knew her and she will be greatly missed.
The family will be receiving friends from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m., TOMORROW, at Newcomer Funeral Home & Crematory, 4104 Needmore Road, Dayton. Home coming services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday (10/17) at the funeral home with interment to follow at Dayton Memorial Park Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions should be made in memory of Rita to either Hospice of Dayton or the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
Re Re Gessells
Age 65, of West Carrollton, lost her battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis on Tuesday, October 13, 2009, at Hospice of Dayton.
She was born May 24, 1944 in St. Charles, Virginia. Rita was preceded in death by her previous husband, Patrick Shipman, her parents, 12 brothers & sisters, one granddaughter and one step-daughter.
Rita is survived by her loving husband of the past 19 years, Richard Gessells; two daughters, Robin (Jeff) McIntosh of Dayton and Rachael (David) Luther of PA; three step-children, Tom, Cindy & Dan; 11 grandchildren; one great grandson; and by numerous nieces & nephews.
Rita was a member of the First Baptist Church of Miamisburg. She graduated from Northridge High School in 1963 and retired from General Motors with 30 years of service and then worked at the Montgomery County Library for an additional five years. Rita was loved by everyone who knew her and she will be greatly missed.
The family will be receiving friends from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m., TOMORROW, at Newcomer Funeral Home & Crematory, 4104 Needmore Road, Dayton. Home coming services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday (10/17) at the funeral home with interment to follow at Dayton Memorial Park Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions should be made in memory of Rita to either Hospice of Dayton or the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
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Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Friday, October 16, 2009
5:00 - 8:00 pm (Eastern time)
Newcomer - North Dayton Chapel
Service
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Starts at 10:30 am (Eastern time)
Newcomer - North Dayton Chapel
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