Photo courtesy of Andrews Mortuary and Crematory - Market Street Chapel - Wilmington
Wilmington, North Carolina
Jesus welcomed home Rita Irene Bailey Stepp on April 29, 2020, at the age of 75. She died at her home in Wilmington, North Carolina, the city where she lived for more than 30 years.
She was born in Chandlersville, Ohio, to the late Fred and Jennie (Flowers) Bailey. She is survived by her...
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Rita & Sally Smith Brigham, Family Reunion Yr (?) maybe 2000
Sally Brigham
May 19, 2020 | Granville, OH | Family
Rita & Sally Smith 1954
Sally Brigham
May 19, 2020 | Granville, OH | Family
Rita and her siblings shared their parents with me back in 1954/55. Jenny made the outfits we wore in the picture. I've kept in touch with family but have only seen Rita a few times over the years; always happy to get together. So glad she was part of my life! Lots of great memories....I could never share them all.....not even in an afternoon; those were simpler times....homemade ice cream made on hot summer nights; rainy days and nights on the screened in back porch and family reunions at...
Sally Brigham
May 19, 2020 | Granville, OH | Family
A longtime and faithful friend...much loved and greatly missed. We keep many joyful memories of time together. May God bless and bring comfort to her dear family.
Virginia and Steve Capps
May 18, 2020 | Friend
Rita made a positive difference in lives because she loved people well and reflected the light of Jesus wherever she was. She invited me to come stay a week with her after my husband died, telling me "Come share my beach. It is healing." I treasure that week with her.
Donnette Bondurant
May 18, 2020 | Grayson, KY | Friend
I love you and miss you!
Calvin Edwards
May 18, 2020 | Huntington | Son
I didn't know Rita long, but the time's we were together at KCU were precious. She was a wonderful Christian lady.
Mary Marshall
May 18, 2020 | Grayson, KY | Friend
I miss my precious friend. Heaven is much brighter because she is there.
Beverly Sinsel
May 18, 2020 | Wilmington, NC | Friend
