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Rita Haynes Obituary
A dedicated educator, Rita taught at Spring Hill Elementary for 25 years before a second career in real estate. She was an artist, a lover of Boston Bull Terriers, and a woman of profound empathy who frequently opened her home to those in need.
Rita was preceded in death by her husband, Bill. Her children survive her: Lynne DePaso (Tommy), William Haynes (Deb), and Scott Haynes (Debbie); six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Food for Others at foodforothers.org.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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