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Rita Holbrook Obituary

Rita Luverne W. Holbrook, 89, of Laurie, MO, passed away December 8, 2008. Visitation will be held from 12-1 p.m. followed by funeral service at 1 p.m. Friday, December 12, at Mt. Moriah & Freeman Funeral Home, 10507 Holmes Road. Burial in Mt. Moriah Cemetery. Mrs. Holbrook was born November 2, 1919, in Raymore, MO, daughter of Charles F. and Rita (Allen) Watkins. She was a member of OES in Belton and Lady Elks in Laurie. She retired as a bookkeeper. She was preceded in death by her husband, James H. Holbrook Sr. Mrs. Holbrook is survived by her son James H. Holbrook Jr. and wife Elaine; two grandchildren, Lance and wife Michelle, Brett and wife Crissy; four great grandchildren, Taylor, Justin, McKenzie and Braden; brother Charles Watkins; sister Neelie Lyman; and nieces and nephews. (Arrs. are by: Mt. Moriah & Freeman, at 816-942- 2004.)

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Published by Kansas City Star on Dec. 11, 2008.

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