Rita Marie Oats

OATS , Rita Marie On September 3,2007, Rita Marie Oats (Nee Freeze) passed away after finally succumbing to multiple illnesses. She was 84. A 56 year resident of Brooklyn Park, she was well known and loved in her neighborhood for her generosity and endless giving, and was always available to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. She is still fondly remembered by many for her chocolate apples-on-a-stick that she always made for the children at Belle Grove Elementery School. Married to Joseph Murphy, she was widowed at an early age and although left with 3 small children, cared single-handedly for her mother and father until their deaths. She later married Charles Oats and had 2 more children. Widowed again, she was left to raise these children by herself. In her later years she cared for her 2 brothers and sister-in-law until their deaths. She leaves behind a legacy of love, giving & selflessness, and her last wish was for our family to always stay close and love one another. She was a blessing to everyone who's life she touched,especially her family. She will truly be missed. Her loving children: Rita Schindler, Sharon Murphy, Joseph Murphy (deceased),Victor and Anthony Oats. Grandchildren: Crystal,Victor and Jessica Oats, Edward Schindler, Wes Schindler (deceased), Norman and Kathy Brown. Great-grandchildren: Justin Bromwell, Victor & Dominic Oats, Breonna Froneberger. Loving In-laws: Robin and Amanda Oats, and Pam and Ruth Brown. Countless friends and neighbors.
Memorial service will be held on Thursday, September 13, 2007 at 7PM at Church on the Rock. Donations to Church on the Rock, 649 Old Mill Road Millersville, Md 21108.