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Rita Marie Hammerstad
Rita Marie Hammerstad
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A visitation for Rita will be held Wednesday, March 8, 2023 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Hardage-Giddens Chapel Hills Funeral Home, 850 St Johns Bluff Road North, Jacksonville, FL 32225. A funeral service will occur Thursday, March 9, 2023 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Hardage-Giddens Chapel Hills Funeral Home.
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Brenda Chavie
March 7, 2023
I only met Rita once, but what a lovable woman. Bubbly and a beautiful smile. Gone far too soon. Sorry for your loss and prayers to all of her family and friends and Strength for the days and weeks ahead.
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Jerry Wood
March 5, 2023
She was excited about her golf game. She was making real progress. Neat lady. She left us much to early. Jerry Wood
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