Retha DeHaven Obituary
Retha worked for Columbus Corporate Housing as a supervisor for over 35 years. She loved going to bingo, casinos, and live county music concerts, Loretta Lynn was her favorite singer. Retha was a member of the Bingo Beauties and would travel to Kentucky and West Virginia to play. She loved her boss's and co-workers and treated them like family. Retha enjoyed joking around in typical Retha style with her co-workers.
Retha is survived by her sisters, Tina (Sam) Sovine, Susan (Tom) Waddell; brothers, Timothy (Jill) Riggs, Shawn VanNoy; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; and best friend, Cindy (Roma) Self.
Along with her parents, Retha is preceded in death by her husband, Richard DeHaven, a step-father, Gerald VanNoy; and significant other, Tom Trotter.
The family will host calling hours and memorial service at Faith Baptist Church; 8764 Martinsburg Road, Mount Vernon, Ohio, 43050, on Saturday, September 27, 2025, from 11:00 am until the time of service starting at 12:00 pm with Pastor Chuck Johnson officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
The Snyder Funeral Homes in Mount Vernon are honored to serve the family of Retha Jean DeHaven.
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