Rita Louise Ditzfeld
Rita Louise Ditzfeld
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Born on July 26th, 1955, in Kansas City, Missouri to Garnett and Mary Lou Pierce (Heinzelmann). She grew up in Independence, MO. alongside her brother Ron Pierce. Rita had a very loving and fun personality. She loved to laugh and spend time with friends and family. A lover of music, singing, dancing, and good movies.
Rita was preceded in death by her father, Garnett Pierce; her brother, Ron Pierce; her daughter, Rachael Thompson; her son, Alan Cantrell; and her granddaughter, Sylvia Heaton.
She is survived by her mother, Marie Pierce; her children, Sean Pierce (Terri), Jesse Thompson, Sara Heaton (Darren), and Aran Cantrell (Kasey); her grandchildren, Alexis Pierce (Austin), London Pierce, and Brantley Johnson.
A memorial service will be determined at a later time.
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Arrangements by Royer Funeral Homes.
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