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Rita Wilkins Obituary


WILKINS,
Rita Jean
(Age 62)

Was born in Wolf Point, MT on May 30, 1948 and went to be with the Lord on March 15, 2011 with her sister Marie and daughter Sabrina by her side. Rita was preceded in death by her mother, Mildred Garfield Healey; sister, Gloria Garfield; son, Damian Burnley; brother, Fred Blakemore; and niece, Chloma Carell. She is survived by her son, Michael Burnley; daughters, Sherry and Sabrina Burnley; sisters, Sharon Gonzales, Annelle Archdale, Marie ( husband Gerald) Whatley, her twin sister of Texas Anita Blakemore; brother, Sam (wife Jane) Archdale of Dallas, Texas; numerous grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. "We love you Rita". Rita's family wishes to thank Horizon Hospice for their loving compassion and care. Visitation will be held from 1:00PM -" 5:00PM Saturday, March 19 at RIPLINGER FUNERAL HOME 4305 N. DIVISION SPOKANE, WA. Funeral service will begin at 1:30PM on Monday, March 21, 2011 at the funeral home with interment following the service at Holy Cross Cemetery. Online guestbook at www.riplinger.com

Published by Spokesman-Review from Mar. 18 to Mar. 19, 2011.
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