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Name: Mrs. Rita Faye Mumford
Date: October 27, 1958 - August 24, 2024
Biography
City of birth: Oklahoma City, OK
Mother: Opal Reed
Father: Ulysses Buckner
Spouse: Joe Keith Mumford
Daughters: Joy Hunt, Lakesha Chinn-Lewis
Sons: V.J. Williams
Brothers: Terry Buckner (Deceased), Nathaniel Buckner (Deceased), Edwards Buckner, Ulysses Buckner Jr. (Deceased)
Education: Del-City High School/Texas Southern University/Rose State College
Occupation: Quality Assurance Inspector/General Motors
Visitations: 2:30pm-7pm Friday, September 6, 2024
Cemetery: Arlington Memory Gardens
3400 N Midwest Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK 73141
Services: Greater New Zion Baptist Church,
1005 N.E. 28th St., Oklahoma City, OK 73111
Services date and time: 12pm Saturday, September 7, 2024
(2024-08-26 7:58am) Charwynne Evans Sanders wrote:
My deepest sympathy.
(2024-08-26 8:02am) Charlotte wrote:
No, I am not OK! I am broken. Take your rest my sweet, sweet BFF, since 5. I will see you on the other side.
(2024-08-26 9:22am) Cynthia Armstrong wrote:
My childhood friend that always had a beautiful smile every time. My deepest sympathy.
(2024-08-26 9:54am) Kathy Skanes wrote:
My deepest sympathy.
(2024-08-26 9:56am) Florine Smith wrote:
You are in my prayers.
(2024-08-26 10:09am) Loretta Irving wrote:
You are in my prayers. Rita's life will be kept alive in your heart and I will always have wonderful memories of her in my heart๐
(2024-08-26 10:10am) Clarence And Debra Chisholm wrote:
My deepest sympathy.
(2024-08-26 10:24am) Isaiah Newman wrote:
Rest in perfect peace Sis. Mumford I'M going to miss you. Praying for the family during this time.
(2024-08-26 10:33am) Anita Couser wrote:
Sister Rita was a volunteer chaplain for the Juvenile Correction facility. A giving, precious soul. We will miss you! See you soon sister!
(2024-08-26 12:29pm) Anita Barber wrote:
My deepest sympathy.
(2024-08-26 12:58pm) Sherrie Williams Hershel wrote:
My elementary/to forever friend. Always smiling I will miss so much. Rest!,
(2024-08-26 1:06pm) Victor & Bridget Fisher wrote:
My deepest sympathy.
(2024-08-26 1:06pm) Nikita Johnson wrote:
My deepest sympathy.
(2024-08-26 2:03pm) Donetta Faye Starks wrote:
Blessings and prayers to the family! You have been really special to our family. I'm praying for your strength during this time.
(2024-08-26 2:21pm) Renne Buckner wrote:
Aunt Rita You will be missed. The most kindhearted person I knew. Uncle Joe, VJ and Joy so sorry for your loss. Prayer for you and family.
(2024-08-26 2:58pm) Gretta Evans wrote:
Will be well miss
(2024-08-26 3:14pm) Mable Jackson wrote:
God bless you and your family richly.
(2024-08-26 3:17pm) Dee Tucker-Patterson wrote:
God bless you and your family richly.
(2024-08-26 3:26pm) Viche Carter Franks wrote:
Joe I am deeply sorry for your loss. May Rita rest in peace
(2024-08-26 4:07pm) Johnetra Moreland wrote:
My deepest sympathy.
(2024-08-26 4:12pm) Steven Paxton wrote:
My deepest sympathy.
(2024-08-26 4:43pm) Lynzetta Counter wrote:
My dearest 1st cousin. No words can express . It is with a great sadness is what I know and feel. You are truly going to be missed. Love you!!!!!
(2024-08-26 5:37pm) Lisa Brooks wrote:
I will miss you so much, Rita. I remember all the fun we had growing up, the good times I shared with you and Joe at your house, all the wonderful cookouts and holidays.You were an amazing soul, but now itโs time for you to rest. Tell Jesus I said โHi.โ
(2024-08-26 5:42pm) Jolene Coulter wrote:
To the Mumford Family. I am deeply saddened by the passing of Rita. May God strengthen, comfort and give you peace. We have been neighbors for over 38 years. Our chats, her beautiful smile, and genuine loving spirit will be sorely missed. I will cherish the memories forever.
(2024-08-26 7:20pm) Linda L Nolan wrote:
My sincere condolences & prayers to the family. May God comfort you all, Rita (RiRi) will be truly missed๐๐ฟ
(2024-08-26 8:20pm) Alisa Brown wrote:
My always sister, you will be missed ๐
(2024-08-26 8:27pm) Tonya Johnson wrote:
God knows your heartache and shares your grief. My Sincere condolences ๐. Praying for the family. Special prayer to my good friend LaKesha Chinn. RIH Rita! You will truly be missed! โค๏ธโค๏ธ
(2024-08-27 7:16am) PaulEsther Hannah wrote:
My deepest sympathy.
(2024-08-27 11:08am) Shelia Birt wrote:
In your moments of deepest sadness.
(2024-08-27 11:51am) Tracie Buckner Harper wrote:
May God's peaceful love surround the family during this difficult time. Rita was a pillar of the family and her presence will be greatly missed! Love you cousin!
(2024-08-27 1:06pm) Melva Darling-Franklin wrote:
God knows your heartache and shares your grief.
(2024-08-27 5:45pm) Pamela Hood wrote:
My deepest sympathy. You are truly missed. GNZ
(2024-08-27 5:51pm) Kaye Grace And Family wrote:
God bless you and your family richly.
(2024-08-27 6:37pm) Cynthia Taplin Kirk wrote:
Heartfelt condolences ๐ for my childhood friend from garden oaks elementary. Praying peace and comfort during this difficult time.
(2024-08-27 11:41pm) Richard Gonzalez wrote:
My deepest sympathy.
(2024-08-28 7:26am) Yvette Foreman wrote:
Rest in paradise my sweet dear cousin!
(2024-08-28 7:42am) Debbie Collier wrote:
My deepest sympathy. Iโm so sorry for ur loss My Condolences to the family Rita was a nice person she will be truly missed ๐๐พ๐๐พ for the family
(2024-08-28 12:39pm) Camisha Collins-Williams wrote:
To Joy my sister and forever shared best friend, Uncle Joe, VJ, and family my sincerest condolences. Such a beautiful, generous, and kind soul with a contagious laugh and memorable smile. The generosity sheโs shown me like I was her own child is priceless and will never be forgotten. Heaven has definitely gained a sweet Angel. You were an adopted Aunt and Mother to us all. Rest well Mrs. Mumford. You will truly be missed. ๐
(2024-08-28 2:34pm) Faye Greenhoward wrote:
In your moments of deepest sadness. Praying for the family ๐๐พ๐๐พ๐๐พ
(2024-08-28 5:20pm) Eddie M.Banks wrote:
I am sad about the passing of Rita. My sincere condolences to entire family. I work with her and she was the sweetest person ever. She will truly be missed, I have great memories of her. May God give you strength and comfort you during this sad time.
(2024-08-28 5:42pm) Myrtle wrote:
I can hear Rita say, Iโve walked to far from where I started from to turn back now, rest in peace my sister, well done, I can hear him say.
(2024-08-29 9:23am) Ann Long wrote:
My deepest sympathy.
(2024-08-29 12:13pm) Mary Hennesy wrote:
Very sorry to hear of Ritaโs sudden passing. Sheโs been a kind and caring soul. She will be missed at our class functions.
(2024-08-29 1:07pm) Latricha Stevens wrote:
I pray God will comfort this family and give them strength to endure,
(2024-08-30 9:05am) Joyce Kirksey wrote:
God knows your heartache and shares your grief.
(2024-08-30 9:41am) Ms. Carolyn L Wright wrote:
My deepest sympathy.๐ญ
(2024-08-30 2:49pm) Phyllis Ford wrote:
Rita was such a sweet person, she will be truly missed. May the Most High comfort the family at this difficult time.
(2024-08-30 3:30pm) Sartoris Russell wrote:
Mrs. Rita you're going to be missed. My deepest sympathy goes to the family.
(2024-08-31 6:53am) Kenneth W Jones wrote:
May you feel his loving presence.
(2024-08-31 8:08am) Marilyn Post wrote:
My deepest sympathy.
(2024-09-03 11:38am) Kaye Littlejohn Adams wrote:
God knows your heartache and shares your grief.
(2024-09-04 5:59am) Trametris Townsend wrote:
Sending my heartfelt prayers to Joe, Joy and VJ. Rita's beautiful smile and giving spirit, will be truly missed. I'm sending my prayers and sympathy to the family.
(2024-09-04 4:09pm) Debbie Taylor-Mitchell wrote:
My Deepest Condolences for Your loss. RiRi(Rita) will truly be Missed!