Rita Hendershot Kling

She was my elementary school teacher I wasn't the nicest student but she was always kind hearted and sweet

She was my teacher in elementary school at Woodward academy for the arts she was such a wonderful teacher and today finding out she has passed I wish her the best she is an amazing lady

I knew Rita at MSU.We were roommates. After graduation we kept in contact a bit but life started, she moved away and we drifted apart. I always liked her. For some reason, I googled her today and found that she has passed. Now I am reminded of what a special kind loving and compassionate person she was. I wanted to tell her friends and family that she was she was a wonderful dear friend during her college years too. I am very sorry for your loss. Rita was special.

I miss you Rita. We had some good times with our boys. Some very good memories. Wesley my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Rita, my dearest, sweetest friend! You are not gone, because your laugh lives on inside of me. Your love and compassion, strength and humor are your gifts to the world. I am so grateful that I met you and thank you for making my life so much better, as you did for so many others.
But why try to say something beautiful myself, when so many others have already phrased such thoughts perfectly? “Where you used to be, there is a hole in the world, which I find myself constantly walking around...

My cousin Rita was always great fun. You could tell when Rita was around by her hearty laugh. She memmorably taught my children to love lettuce wraps when we visited in San Francisco. Her courage and determination against all cancer threw at her are legendary for me. As, was her love for her son and family. She lives on in memory and hearts while her presence and laugh are missed way too soon. I join with many in sending sympathies and loving thoughts to family and all who miss her.

Forever in my heart and with great appreciation for our friendship and moments of much laughter. May your journey now be filled with all joy. Love you, Rita.

-Martha

Perhaps they are not the stars, but rather openings in Heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy.

May the concern and sympathy of those who care help you through this difficult time.

I knew Rita as a fellow MSW student at WMU. I remember her as kind and dedicated. Sending love and prayers. Cheryl