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Rita Burnette Obituary
Rita Donahoe Burnette, 88, of Huntsville died Friday.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Murray F. Burnette.
Survivors include her daughter, Anne Daniel and spouse Dr. William Daniel and their three children of Bowling Green, Ky.; sons, Joe Burnette and spouse Bettina and their seven children of Albany, Ga., Mark Burnette and his three children of Huntsville, and Fred Burnette of Tucson, Ariz.; and sister, Marcella Jones of Lafayette, Ind.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Holy Sprit Catholic Church. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Spirit with Father Michael MacMahon officiating. Burial will be in Maple Hill Cemetery.
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Redian and Colleen Jones Doci
April 4, 2011
I am sorry that we cannot be there in person, but our prayers and deepest sympathy are with everyone.
Mike and Vicky Jones
April 4, 2011
So sorry Vicky and I cannot make it down. We want to express our sympahy to all and keep everyone in our prayers.
Mary Rita Belanger
April 4, 2011
I am so sorry to hear of Aunt Rita's passing! I've always had a special place in my heart for her. She was my godmother and I will forever cherish the birthstone baby ring she gave to me for my Baptism.
Asking God to hold her and all of her family in His hands, today and always!
Joellen & Ron Burgess
April 4, 2011
Dear Ann, Joe, Mark, Fred and family,
We are so sorry that we can not be there for Aunt Rita's funeral. We will miss her and we will keep her and all of you in our thoughts and prayers. I came across a book just yesterday while I was cleaning out a drawer that she had sent me some time back,entitled "How to speak southern." What a smile it brought to my face in remembering my southern relatives, "Aunt Nadine and Uncle Geech". We certainly had some good times laughter, and great memories. I will always hold her close to my heart. God Bless!
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