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Retha Wilson Obituary

Retha "Rita" Wilson Retha "Rita" Wilson, age 82 died Sunday morning, July 17, 2005 after an extended illness. Born January 29, 1923 in West Jefferson, N.C. She later moved to Baltimore, MD where she was employed by the Glen L. Martin Co. for 23 years and 16 years for Westinghouse, Hunt Valley Division. In 1981, she and her husband moved to Sebastian, FL where they built their retirement home. There were no children. She is survived by her husband Harold of 58 years , sister Ruby Linville of Jefferson, NC, and many nieces and nephews. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Sebastian and a member of Ruth Circle, both located at 1405 Louisiana Ave. A memorial service will be held Friday, July 22, 2005 at 10am at First Presbyterian Church of Sebastian with burial at 12:30pm, Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, 6026 N US HWY 1, Fort Pierce. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Rita's memory to WuesthoffBrevard Hospice, PO Box 565002, Rockledge, Fl 32956

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Published by TC Palm on Jul. 21, 2005.

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