Rita Horwitz

HORWITZ, Rita The passing of a great spirit. Rita Horwitz passed away June 19, 2018 following a prolonged battle with MS. She faced her affliction without complaint or self-pity, and never strayed from her positive outlook on life. Rita was a wise, caring and fun-loving soul. She had an unforgettable, infectious laugh and a special gift for bringing people together. Rita was born on Sept. 16, 1947, in Amarillo, TX, where she graduated from Palo Duro High School. She attended the University of Texas in Austin, graduating with a degree in psychology. After college Rita moved to Washington, DC, where she worked for five years in the Prints and Photographs Division of the Library of Congress. In 1975, Rita returned to Austin where she worked for the Texas Legislature. She was later appointed Executive Director of the Texas Pension Review Board, a position she held until she retired. Rita is survived by he daughter Julie, who was at her mother's side throughout her long illness; sister Margaret Lloyd and niece Leslie Lowe of Maryland; and a grandnephew and grandniece, also from Maryland. There will be no formal funeral service. Memorial donations for Rita may be made to Hospice Austin.