Birmingham, Alabama
GARRARD, RITA BRASWELL Rita Braswell Garrard, age 44, of Birmingham, passed away May 13, 2011. She was preceded in death by her father-in-law, Kenneth Garrard. Services will be on Sunday, May 15, 2011 at 2pm Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Jefferson Memorial Gardens East....
Read MoreI cant believe its been 9 years. I will never forget such a sweet friend. Our friendship meant so much to me. I will always remember your precious smile.
Lee Ann Ratcliff
May 09, 2020
Dale and Cody,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I went to high school with Rita and always thought the world of her. I am sorry I was unable to come back to Alabama for the funeral, but know that you both have been in my prayers all week and I will continue to pray for you. Cody, I personally feel your pain all too well, as I myself buried my mother when I was 16. That is one pain no child should ever have to endure. I know your mother was a very spirit filled woman, and your...
Dawn (Ferguson) Reed
May 18, 2011 | Spring Hill, TN
I cheered with Rita in grammer school. She was such a great spirit and will be missed. Some of my fondess memories are with her and Rhonda and Joan and Jane Sexton. Laura Richards Tucker (Morris, AL)
Laura Tucker
May 17, 2011 | Morris, AL
Dale & Cody,
I just heard about Rita's passing. I'm so sorry for your loss. We went to high school together & I haven't seen her in many years. I didn't know she had been ill. She was always a very kind and sweet person with a beautiful soul. I pray that God helps to comfort you & your family members during this difficult time. May God bless you both.
Chris Chatta
May 17, 2011 | B'ham, AL
Dale & Cody~ I am shocked and so upset to hear about Rita and your loss. What a wonderful woman she was. I was blessed to have met her and realized she was a strong fighter after the stories she told.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you both and the family. Please let me know if our family can do anything at all.
Cody- your mom's eyes always lite up when she spoke of you and her love was unconditional. May God's presence be felt during this difficult time.
Kristie, Brian,...
kristie maxwell
May 17, 2011 | Chelsea, AL
Dale and Cody,
I have thought about Rita so much, since I heard of her passing and every time i think of her, i remember a beautiful, devoted wife and a proud mommie cheering on her 5 year old baseball player. There was never a doubt as to how much she adored that Cody. I do not have as many memories as you all do, but when i think of Rita, I smile. Keep those memories close and know that Heaven is a little sweeter and even more beautiful with her there. God bless you both.
Beverly & Ricky Thomason
May 17, 2011 | Trussville, AL
To Dale and Cody, We are praying for you both at this difficult time; Rita was such an inspiration to everyone. She loved you both so much and showed her love to the children of Trussville in so many ways; the children who's lives she touched will be forever blessed by her Godly influence.
Sincerely, Susan, Ralph & Brent Robson
Susan Robson
May 17, 2011 | Trussville, AL
To Dale and Cody,
I just found out today about Rita's passing. I am so sad and wish I had known earlier. Please know that you both are in our prayers.
With Love,
Lee Ann, Greg and Tucker
Lee Ann Ratcliff
May 16, 2011 | Trussville, AL
We are sadden by your loss and our condolences go out to each of you. Rita was a daughter, sister, wife, mother and friend to many. We pray for God's comfort at this time for each of you.
Sandy & Jim Jones
May 16, 2011 | Pinson, AL