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RITA PREAST Obituary

Rita Lou Preast

Rita Lou Preast, 76, of Lynchburg, died Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2010.

Rita was born Oct. 8, 1934, in East Beckley,

W.Va., a daughter of the late Daniel and Muriel Meadows Danzer. She was retired from Central Va. Area Agency on Aging and was a member of First Assembly of God.

She is survived by her daughter, Denell Johnson, three grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

Services will be private.

Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, (434) 237-9424, is assisting the family. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.tharpfuneral

home.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The News & Advance on Dec. 5, 2010.

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Sherrie Pierson

December 22, 2010

Denell,
I was very saddened to learn of the passing of your mom. She was the nicest, most sincere person I ever met.You and the kids are in my thoughts. Love you!

sherrie pierson

December 22, 2010

Denell, I was very saddened to hear of the death of your mom. She was the nicest, most sincere person I ever met. My thoughts are with you and your kids. Sherrie

Barbara Towler

December 7, 2010

We prayed with you on Monday before your Mom passed away. Please know we are still praying for your family at Rock Haven Ministries. May god comfort you.
Barbara, Archie,Glen,& Ronnie

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