Rita Ann Sherrill

1961 - 2024

BORN

1961

DIED

2024

Rita Sherrill Obituary

Name: Celebration of Life for Rita Ann Sherrill
Start: 2025-01-19T00:00:00.000Z
End: 2025-01-19T04:00:00.000Z
Location: The Park in Rapid City

Rita Ann Sherrill

January 20, 1961 - December 19, 2024

Rita Sherrill, aged 63, passed away on December 19, 2024, in Rapid City, SD. Born on January 20, 1961, Rita was known for her free-spirited, generous, and loving nature.

Rita graduated from Chaparral High School and lived a life marked by her passion for travel, family, and friends. Rita's bright disposition and her passion for life brought joy not only to her, but also to those around her.

She is survived by her daughters, Patricia Bettles (Colby) and Nichole Sanchez (Shawn); son, CJ Wright (Sonja); twin sister, Marie Lipps (Scott); and brothers, Chip (RuthAnn), Jim (Wendy), Jerry (Cathy), and Pat (Curtis) Sherrill; grandchildren, Aubrie Green (Seth), Kyle Driscoll (Abby), Rita Di Giacomo Lindley, Emileigh Bettles, Evelyn Bettles, Jace Travis, Bryce Bettles, Killian Cronin, a granddaughter on the way as well as four great-grandchildren. Rita was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Jack Harrington; sister, Vicki Sherrill; mother, Mary Young; and father, Chuck Sherrill.

A Celebration of Life will be held at The Park in Rapid City from 5-9 p.m. on January 18, 2025, to honor Rita's memory and spirit. All who knew her are encouraged to attend and to embody her favorite saying: "Life is too short to be anything other than happy."

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Published by Rapid City Journal on Dec. 28, 2024.

Memories and Condolences
for Rita Sherrill

9 Entries

Gerry Tod

January 31, 2025

Some of my fondest memories of my high school days , we´re hanging out with Rita and Marie , Heavon should be proud !

Rose Galloway

January 18, 2025

Sometime after both of our husbands passed away Rita invited me to go on a cruise with her in honor of there passing and to celebrat there lives. Needles to say i was stuned.

by her kindness and generosity . I acepted her invitation after the monthes of preparation and joyful anticipation we set out on amazing voyage. We were in the dinning room she was sitting nextw to big window leaning her head there holdong her cell phone against the window screen facing the beautiful site of the ocean sun and sky . I asked if she was ok she turned the phone around it was a picture of Jack in his overalls and that huge smile on his face she some how wanted to share it with him she was sad that he missed this time I feel priveledged t and honored she chose me to be withher to share this time with her . Thankyou Rita for the memories never to be forgottenwith love and appreciation for your presence in my life

Shireen

January 2, 2025

Marie, Scott and for ALL of Rita's loved ones...I only met Rita a few times and she seemed to be a sweet and gentle soul. Seeing all of the kind remembrances that people are sharing, the loss is certainly mine in not knowing her better. I pray that you are comforted by your faith and your memories of this vibrant and loving Mom, sister, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. I hold you all in my prayers.

Andy Storms

January 1, 2025

CJ so sorry to see this, she was a wonderful lady always enjoyed her. Hugs and prayers to you my friend.

Rick Novoa

December 30, 2024

Rita was truly one of the sweetest people i know. I'm happy I had the pleasure of knowing her.

Marie Lipps

December 29, 2024

My twin sister was such a fun, playful sister, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and sister-in-law. There aren´t any words to describe how much I miss her. I think of her everyday and know that she is with Our Lord Christ Jesus in Heaven. She was such a fearless believer in God and prayed to him all the time. My twin sister was the oldest, but I have always thought of her as my little sister. I miss you so, and know that you are with Our Father in Heaven, let it gives us all comfort and peace.

Ferro

December 29, 2024

Rita had such a beautiful and kind nature to her. It did not matter what walk of life you came from,she cared for you and respected you. She did not have to say she loved you. You felt her love for you, with out any words being spoken. Out of all the friends Nikkee had, Rita seen something different in me, then the rest. A positive,free spirited heart; that we both shared. I'm great full for the opportunity to witness not perfection, because no one is perfect and we all have our issues, but a level of gratitude for life in how she treated the world she lived in. The way she pushed through life with her golden smile that was contagious. Rita you will be missed, but never forgotten. I'm honored to be able to be in her life for the short time I was. I learned from Rita and will take these lessons to be a better human being. Not just for other people but all of life.