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Rita Hunt Obituary
MOORE, SC-- Rita Dianne Rhodes Hunt, 54, and formerly of Woodruff, passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2011.
A native of Spartanburg County, she was the daughter of Jack and Ruby Hembree Rhodes. She was retired from Spartanburg Community College where she was the Program Director for Corporate and Community Education and was a member of River Hills Baptist Church. She was a graduate of Woodruff High School class of 1975, she received an AS Degree from Spartanburg Methodist College in Secretarial Science, she received a Bachelor's Degree from USC Upstate where she graduated Cum Laude, she received her Masters Of Education from USC Columbia and her Master's Plus Certificate In Higher Education Leadership from the South Carolina Technical College System. She enjoyed Harleys and working out at the gym.
Survivors in addition to her parents, include her grandfather, James Madison Hembree; one son, Achim O'Neal Hunt; three grandchildren, Bryce O'Neal Hunt, Jackson Thomas Hunt and Ella Scarlett Hunt; her beloved dog, Angel Ray Hunt; and a countless number of friends including Judy and Jeff Shelton, Sarah Owens, Timothy Hunt, Lisa Brown, Chuck Skinner, Faye Lanford, Mandy Cothran, Jenny Bond and Allison Cann.
A Celebration Of Rita's Life will be held 2:00 PM, Friday, October 14, 2011, at Antioch Baptist Church officiated by Rev. Jerry Taylor and Rev. John Huckaby. The family will receive friends following the service at the church.
It was Rita's wishes that her body be donated to The University Of South Carolina.
In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made to Interim Hospice, 155 Deaton Tiller CT., Duncan, SC 29334; or to The Ray Tanner Foundation, 709 Woodrow Street PMB 201, Columbia, SC 29205.
The family is at the home of her parents, 505 Harris Bridge Rd., Woodruff, SC.
Forest Hills Funeral Home
Stribling Memorial Chapel
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Jane Snapp
October 7, 2021
Rita was a very special student and friend. She was intelligent, compassionate, motivated, and so many other positives that I wouldn't even be able to list all of her attributes. My wedding dress fit her perfectly, and she wore it when she married her high school sweetheart. We went on fun rides and stopped where we were led. One special drive took us to Saluda where we happened upon "Hound Dog Day." So many cute dogs; so many wonderful memories! Our families celebrated many happy Christmas holiday suppers together--some of my most precious memories. Our first-borns were about the same age. It was fun watching them grow up from one year to the next. There was a lot of toddler hugging and kissing between them, and it was amusing to watch them chase one another around the house. Rita's parents are two very special people, and I love them very much. I still have many wonderful handmade gifts made by "Mom" which are still displayed in my home. "Dad" would share his delicious walnuts with me. So many wonderful memories of precious friends.
Rita passed only 6 months after my husband in 2011. I did not learn of her passing for a long time, and it was a shock to hear that she was gone so young.
Jane Snapp
October 14, 2011
Rita was one of my first students at Woodruff High School in the secretarial program. She was an outstanding student and taught me as much, if not more, than I taught her throughout the following years that she served on many advisory boards for me. She was a precious friend, and I came to love her family as much as I loved her. Little did I know that she had died on the very day I observed the 6 month anniversary of my husband's death. We spent many memorable Christmases and summer days with her and her family; I miss both of them very much. Jack, Ruby, Achim--I'm so sorry that such a special life was cut short--but she touched others in so many ways, her memory will live on in all of us. God loaned her to us for a while; but Wednesday, He welcomed her back home.
Charlotte Babb
October 14, 2011
Rita was very good to me at a difficult time in my life when I worked at Spartanburg Community College. She was a role model and a mentor. Charlotte Babb (Spartanburg, SC)
October 14, 2011
RUBY,JACK AND FAMILY, I AM SO SAD FOR THE PASSING OF RITA. I KNOW SHE WAS A GREAT DAUGHTER BECAUSE SHE WAS YOUR DAUGHTER! MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU. GOD CONFORT YOU ALL.
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Tim Foster
October 14, 2011
Dear Family,I worked with Rita when she was at the Senior Center and she loved those folks and worked hard for them.She was a dear person whose life reflected much love and caring for those around her.Tim Foster
Jim & Marcia Schenck
October 14, 2011
Rita was a special person. We will miss her. Our love and prayers go out to her family and closest friends.
October 13, 2011
Our love and prayers go out to Jack, Ruby and Achim. Your wonderful memories will last forever.
Arthur and Linda Trammell, Port Saint Lucie , Fl
Kaye Wright Fridy
October 13, 2011
I am so sorry to hear of Rita's passing. We shared a lot of good times at Woodruff High. I am sad to say that I didn't keep in contact with her over the years. She was truly a wonderful person. May God grant you strength and courage during this time.
Judy Martin
October 13, 2011
Rita was the sweetest person, always with a pretty smile. She was a true joy to work with at SCC/CCE.
Jane Hyatt Smith
October 13, 2011
Achim, Ruby, & Jack, So sorry to hear of Rita's passing. Whenever I think of her I can see her smiling face. Thinking of you all.Love & Prayers,
Marshall Davenport
October 13, 2011
Rita was a special friend to all that knew her. She carried a smile for everyone.
Jan Stribling
October 13, 2011
My prayers are with all who loved Rita. She was a wonderful lady and will be missed very much.
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