Rita M. Witherspoon
April 6, 1943 - October 17, 2022
Rita M. Witherspoon Obituary
Rita M. Witherspoon
Rita passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on October 17, 2022, at the age of 79. Beloved wife of the late Douglas Witherspoon Sr., for 52 wonderful years. Loving mother of Douglas (Lisa), Jane (Jim Jordan) Maas, and Jeff (Tanya). Proud grandmother of Brendan, Ryan (Janette), Kyle, Genna, Brie, Alyssa, Sydney, and Trevor. Cherished great-grandma of Lauren. Dear sister of Mary Ellen (Michael) Cotter and the late Thomas Ostenfeld. She also leaves behind many loving nieces, nephews, family members and friends. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be directed to the Accent Care Hospice/ Seasons Hospice Foundation.
Visitation
Friday, October 21, 2022
3:00pm to 9:00pm
Scripture Service ~ 7:00pm
Fred Wood Funeral Home ~Rice Chapel
36100 Five Mile Rd. (E. of Levan) Livonia
Funeral
Saturday, October 22, 2022
Instate 10:30am ~ Mass 11:00am
St. Edith Catholic Church
15089 Newburgh Rd. (S. of Five Mile) Livonia
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Rita M. Witherspoon
Rita passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on October 17, 2022, at the age of 79. Beloved wife of the late Douglas Witherspoon Sr., for 52 wonderful years. Loving mother of Douglas (Lisa), Jane (Jim Jordan) Maas, and Jeff (Tanya).