Birth date: Dec 14, 1938 Death date: Feb 15, 2024
Rita L. Brown, 85, of Cornelius, NC and Fountain Valley, CA, went home to be with the Lord on February 15, 2024. She passed peacefully at home surrounded by the love and prayers of family and friends. She was born in Beaver Falls, Read Obituary
Thank you, Rita and Dan, for your wonderful friendship here in Fountain Valley, Area H, and Holy Spirit Church. Being newcomers in Ca. it was a great gift to get to know you and enjoy your friendship and also deepen our faith in the Lord through the Charismatic renewal. Rita was a great prayer partner and support through the ups and downs of our lives. We entrust her to the loving mercy of our Lord and hope for a glorious reunion one day. Love and prayers, Glen and Dorli Buto
While I was going through some of Mom's papers I found this poem a friend of Mom's from California wrote her as a goodbye tribute when my parents moved to North Carolina in 2003.
"ODE To RITA"
She may not be famous or listed in "Who's Who," but wherever there's a service needed, Rita always will come through.
It might be in "Lambies, Noah's Ark, or Teddy Bears, but we could always depend on Rita to come to share the load, with hugs and love for every child there.
Whenever a spot was needed for the leaders luncheon or some other function, Rita was ever the hostess who made us feel so welcome and warm in her and her "sweetie pie's" home.
In Rita, Holy Spirit love and joy abound with her continuous smile, humor, and enthusiasm so contagious to everyone around.
And we'll never forget the leader retreats filled with giggles and laughter, with Rita's antics and tales remembered for many years after.
It's not the big celebrities in this world of fortune and fame who leave impressions on our lives that forever remain. But it's those who like our Rita, light up the corner wherever they are, to the glory of His name.
You will be missed so much dear Rita, but knowing we'll one day be united in those mansions reserved above, we'll send you off to North Carolina with God's blessings and lots and lots of love.
Romans 15:13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Love, Lynne
How fitting this beautiful tribute is for my Mom then and now. Thank you Lynne!
We are sorry to hear about the passing of Aunt Rita. But we are also comforted to know that she’s in a much better place.
Joelene and I remembered being invited for dinner at their Fountain Valley house when we lived in California. When we arrived we were greeted by a couple of Aunts loved kitty cats. Later we learned there may have been a few more cats ( like 8). But who’s counting. she I was in my 20s and we had to chance to meet my cousins for the first time I remember what a wonderful family they had and how welcome they made us feel. Her and Dan left a lasting memory during that visit over 20 years ago. Her better than anything cake is a recipe we still make. We will miss her. We are praying for your peace and comfort during this time. Will, Joelene, and Mia Camp
My thoughts are with you and the family at your time of need. Thank you for allowing us at Impressions Home Care to be there for Rita and Danial through this precious time.
Mrs. Stephens
I’ll never forget the beautiful “service” my sisters and I had at Rita and Dan’s house, Thanksgiving of 2022. God was present in that room!
So thankful to know Rita as my friend and neighbor. She was a gem!
Jennifer Martin
