Rita Reader Obituary
Byron – Rita Lee Wilkinson Reader, age 82, from Byron, Illinois went to be with Our Lord on March 27, 2025. She is preceded in death by two daughters Linda and Tamara. She had 6 children Dean, Tamara, Linda, Pamela, Johnny, and Dawn. She was a grandmom to several grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Rita Love to cook and take care of children and people. Per her wishes her she will be cremated, and her ashes will be spread in the ocean off the coast of North Carolina. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Serenity and Hospice and home of Oregon, IL, a link for online donations is provided below.
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