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Rita was a fierce animal advocate, a free spirit who marched to her own beat. She was witty, loved having fun, and was deeply loyal. She had many professions including Hair Stylist, Marketing Executive, and Collections Officer for the City of Rockport, but her true love was writing. She published three books, including a biography on growing up in a West Virginia coal camp.
Rita was the youngest of ten children, and was preceded in death by her parents: Nellie Mae Dent Foster and Dillard Foster; siblings: Betty Jo Fox, Willowdean Legg, Harold Foster, Naomi Cheek, Maybelle Beck, Brooksey Guilliams, Gaynelle D'Arco, Eula Pogue, and Henry Foster.
She is survived by her daughter: Debra Wendell; son-in-law: Jeff Evans; grandson: Becket Wendell-Evans; and numerous beloved neices and nephews.
All services will be private.
Guestbook available online at www.resthavenfunerals.com
Arrangements and care entrusted to Resthaven Funeral Home, Aransas Pass.
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Bill and Mariea Gravely
July 26, 2025
Dear Debra and family we're so sorry for the loss of your Mom...we all have good memories...love and prayers this is a picture of them all but Naomi and Eula.
The overlook at Grandview State Park..
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