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Rita Blake Obituary
Mrs. Blake, one of nine children, was born to Odie and Robbie Rutledge Cumberland in Philadelphia, Mississippi. She has lived in the Florence area since 1983 having moved from Pearl.
She is survived by her husband, Tommy Blake of Florence; two sons, Johnathan Blake of Florence and Joseph Blake of Houston, Texas; six brothers, Jack and Charles Cumberland, both of Houston, Texas, Ed Cumberland of Colo., Prentiss Cumberland of Bolton, Bobby and Homer Cumberland, both of Florence; one sister, Betty Burnham of Pelahatchie; and one grandson, Colton Wayne Blake.
Online guestbook may be signed at www.chancellorfuneralhome.com.
Memories and Condolences
for Rita Blake
7 Entries
Brandy Dewitt
July 30, 2007
Thomas,Joe and Johnny, I am so sorry about Rita. I was there when they said that there was nothing that they could do. I was so sad. It was terrible. She should have grown old and been able to enjoy any grandchild that either of you guys could have brought her. I am so sorry. May god bless you.
Brandy Pitts Dewitt
Jenny Pittman
July 30, 2007
Blake,
I'm so sorry to hear of your wife's passing. Know that you are in the hearts and prayers of myself and the rest of the MSH Police.
MORRIS KING
July 30, 2007
Tommy;
I am deeply sorry to hear of your loss. Bracy told me about Rita's knee surgery but I didn't know that she passed away until this morning. I know you and the boys will be lost without her but know that she is in no pain where she is today. God will sooth your hurt but you will have great memories forever.
Kathy Braswell-Liles
July 29, 2007
Tommy,
I talked with Dinia just the other night and asked about you all..It
has been years since I have seen you but I think of everyone often..I was sorry to hear about Rita. Just know that you and the boys are in my prayers and will continue to pray for you all in days and weeks to come.
Lynn & Thelma McCrory
July 29, 2007
Tommy,
So sorry we can't be there with you.
We pray that you will feel God's love and peace.
God bless each of you.
William/Brenda Peden, Jr
July 29, 2007
Tommy,Joe, Johnny,Betty and brothers;
We were so sorry to hear about Rita. Please accept our heart felt condolences. May God give each of you the strength that you all need during this most difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
The Peden's
Richard and Tanya McCrory
July 29, 2007
Tommy and family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss! Please know that our family is praying for God's peace and comfort at this time!
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