Photo courtesy of McKneely Funeral Home - Amite
Amite, Louisiana
Jul 6, 1951 – Apr 19, 2015
A resident of Amite, she died on Sunday, April 19, 2015 at her home. She was born July 6, 1951 in Kentwood and was 63 years of age. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She loved to cook and take care of others especially babysitting which she did for many years. She is survived by husband, V. R. "Cuestick" Blades; 3 children, Gary Blades and fiancé, Missy Stringer; Deborah Palmer and Rebecca Blades; 2 step-children, Sheliah Anderson and James Allen Blades; 4 grandchildren, Michael John Rowdon, Brian Scott Rowdon, Gage Lee Palmer and Cameron Blades Palmer; 2 sisters, Jeanette Wilson Armato, Dianne Dunn Scott and husband, Danny, 2 brothers, Robert Leroy Wilson and wife, Margaret Ann, and Charles Dunn, sister-in-law, Kathy Dunn; numerous nieces and nephews and special recognition and thanks to cousin, Maud Day. Preceded in death by son, Brian Scott Blades; father, Woodrow W. Dunn; mother, Eula Day Wilson Dunn Jenkins; brothers, M.L. Wilson, Calvin Wilson, and Richard W. Dunn, and sister, Evelyn Pittman, Visitation at Kedron Baptist Church, Amite, from 12:00 Noon until religious services at 1:00PM on Tuesday, April 21, 2015. Services conducted by Rev. Jake Williams. Interment Kedron Cemetery, Amite, LA. Pallbearers will be her grandson, Michael Rowdon; nephews, Doug and Steven Wilson and Daniel Scott and great nephew, David Armato. Honorary Pallbearers are her grandsons, Brian Scott Rowdon and Gage and Cameron Palmer. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
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Dear Rita, this is the close of your 69th birthday. I spent the day with you in the memories we made in our 63 years together. You will never be forgotten. I miss and love you forever.
Dianne Dunn Scott
July 06, 2020 | Shreveport, LA | Sister
Dear Rita, today is 5 years since you left us. It is raining today and also in my heart. Just as the Sun will push away the clouds, your sweet memory will lighten the pain for awhile. So many memories will help us through each day. Love you always...
Dianne Dunn Scott
April 19, 2020 | Shreveport, LA | Sister
Four years! Yesterday? Some days it seems forever, but you're NEVER far away from my mind and my heart. I miss you so much and will forever. We'll have lot to talk about when we're together some day. I love you.
Dianne Scott
April 19, 2019 | Shreveport, LA | Sister
Dear Rita, today is your 65th Birthday. I miss you so much. I put a poem in the paper for you today. You were always the first to hear them. Love always, Dianne
Dianne Dunn Scott
July 06, 2016 | Shreveport, LA
Dear Rita, it has been a week since God called you home. I know you were tired, but we miss you so much. From our talks, you said you were ready to go, but we are not ready to let you go! It hurts so much and will until we join you. Our circle is getting smaller here, but you are now part of the big circle of those who have gone before us. I am so thankful I was with you and for the smile as you left us. It gives us comfort because I believe you saw Jesus. Now your pain is gone. Many happy...
Dianne Dunn Scott
April 26, 2015 | Shreveport, LA
Condolences to The Blades Family. May you find comfort knowing that God cares for you and he "heals the brokenhearted, he binds up their wounds". (Psalm 147:3) Sorrowfully, AR
April 25, 2015
I remember Rita from Greensburg school. Sorry she left this life too soon. Prayers for her loved ones.
linda mahrous
April 21, 2015 | Dallas, TX
Dear Dunn/Blades Family...very saddened to read of Rita's passing. Many the Lord
comfort and keep you.
Glenda Sharkey
April 21, 2015 | Hammond, LA
So, sorry to hear of Rita's passing.
May God give you peace and comfort during this time.
Marie Wall
April 21, 2015 | Greensburg, LA