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Visitation:
Monday, January 27, 2020
4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Service:
Tuesday, January 28, 2020
1:00 p.m.
Rita L. Wallace (Barnett), age 56, resident of Tiro, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2020, at Ohio State Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio, after a courageous fight with Leukemia. She was born on August 14, 1963, in Willard, Ohio, to the late Robert J. and Imogene (Feltner) Barnett.
Rita was a 1981 Willard High School graduate. For the last 20 years, she had worked at MTD in Shelby. Rita was a member of the Nazarene Church in Willard. A devoted wife, she took care of her husband and children; she was very supportive of her family and they were her main priority. Rita enjoyed the outdoors, such as hiking and camping with her family. What she enjoyed most of all was spending time with her grandbabies.
Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 37 years, William E. Wallace; two children, William L. (Krystle) Wallace, Jessica (Ralph) Dunmire; two grandchildren, Aria Dunmire and Ivy Dunmire; four siblings, Garry Barnett, Randy (Carol) Barnett, Glenn Barnett (Faith Hall), and Joel (Sarah) Barnett; and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, and uncles.
In addition to her parents, Rita was preceded in death by her brothers, Timothy and Lloyd Barnett.
Family and friends may visit at the Secor Funeral Home in Willard, Ohio, on Monday, January 27, 2020, from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm. Funeral services for Rita will be on Tuesday, January 28, 2020, at 1:00 pm, at the funeral home, with Pastor Kevin Meyers officiating. Burial will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery in New Haven. Memorial contributions may be made, in Rita's name, to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, at www.LLS.org. Online condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting www.secorfuneralhomes.com
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James Akers - Jan 28, 2020
I was a friend of the family through members of my own family. She always treated me with the upmost respect and divinity even when my actually family didnt!. I have the up most respect and love for this great woman. She will always have a place in my heart and I will never forget her. Not only for her selfless deedscbut the unconditional love she always showed myself!
Barb & Ray Kilgore - Jan 28, 2020
Sorry for your loss.
SUSAN L PEARCE - Jan 28, 2020
Bill, I am so sorry to hear about Rita I 've known her for many years since we worked at Hartenstein's together she was always so nice thinking of you and your family in prayers.
Eric Boamah - Jan 27, 2020
Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sheila - Jan 27, 2020
Bill So So Sorry to hear of your loss of Rita. I didn't know her but I did know she was a very sweet and kind person. She is with the angels now God Bless.
She is with the angels now.
Debra Keene and Peggy Conley - Jan 27, 2020
We like to Express our Heart Felt Condolence and Prayers for Ritas Family. We were co-workers at MTD. She’ll be Sadly Missed.
Rick Reed - Jan 27, 2020
Sorry to hear about Rita's passing. Rita and all of us went to East Side School together growing up. She was a friend of my sister going to school together. Prayers to the family.
Susie Smith - Jan 27, 2020
My deepest condolences to your family. Rita was a wonderful person. She always had a smile on her face
Donna Endicott Roof - Jan 27, 2020
I am so very sorry u have loss this beautiful girl. I am at a lost for words. May Gods peace be with you.
Shawn styer - Jan 27, 2020
I worked with Rita at mtd in shelby and i had a few conversations with her with and had some good laughs she was a amazing women who love her family she was a really good friend of mine and my moms. And she was a good person and we will miss her dearly
Brandy Yates - Jan 26, 2020
I worked with Rita at MTD. She was a very sweet hard working person. She will be truly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with her and her family.
Jim Fox - Jan 26, 2020
Very kind and friendly person to all. We met her at Church and she was a great person to know. Will be missed...
Brenda Daniel - Jan 25, 2020
My deepest condolences for your loss. Rita will be greatly missed by many. Heaven gained another saint.
Mickey Pugh Christie - Jan 25, 2020
I am so sorry to hear this! I haven't seen Rita in years but she was always sweet! My condolences to the whole family!
Donna Shepherd - Jan 25, 2020
My sincere condolence's to all of the family.Rita was a beautiful lady,
Pastor Doc and Sheila - Jan 25, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with all of you. Know even though we aren't there in person we are with you. Lean on God's strength to get through the days ahead of adjustment. Love and prayers
Deb Stephens - Jan 25, 2020
I am sorry for your loss, Rita was a beautiful amazing women. She defefintly loved her family. I will miss her dearly.
