Survivors include one son, Michael Browning, two daughters, Debbie Reed and Lyndy Westerman and her husband, Gary all of Hot Springs. Other survivors include her grandchildren, Traci Telford and husband Jamey of Maumelle, Kevin Reed and wife Ashley of Hot Springs, Patrick Westerman and wife Molly of Hot Springs, Ashleigh Westerman of Conway, Jason Goslee of Hot Springs, Vanessa Rodgers and husband Blake of Arkadelphia, and Ryan Browning and wife Holli, of Hot Springs. Great grandchildren include Dillon and Allison Telford, Tayler Reed, Davis and Will Westerman, Christian Hibbs, Bryce and Brennan Browning, Drew and Isabel Rodgers, and R.C., Nic, Amberly, and Colin Goslee.
Rita Joy was predeceased by her parents, her husband, Robert Browning, a son-in-law Wayne Reed, and a daughter-in-law Brenda Browning.
She was a graduate of Mt. Saint Mary's Academy and was the Valedictorian of her senior class. She attended Arkansas State Teacher's College and graduated from Little Rock Junior College.
During her life, she was a member of the Hot Springs Country Club, served as President of the Women's Golf Association and the Nite Capper's. Rita Joy was a life member of Junior Auxiliary, member of the Hot Springs Duplicate Bridge Club, St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, and the Good Samaritan Circle.
She was an avid tournament bridge player, enjoyed cooking, reading, needle point and knitting, playing golf, and travelled extensively. She especially enjoyed the time spent playing bridge with her many friends.
The family extends special thanks to the staffs of Brookfield Assisted Living and Memory Care, National Park Hospital, Mercy Medical Center, Arkansas Hospice, and Jo Ann Pryor. To her caregivers, Dorothy Beryahi, Angie Webb, Linda Pee, Minnie Hansen, and Norene Bates, we express deep appreciation for your kindness, support, and loving care. On Monday, November 14th, a Rosary Service will be held at Caruth-Hale Funeral Home at 6:00 p.m., followed by visitation from 6:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. A memorial graveside service will be held Tuesday, November 15th at 10:00 in Calvary Cemetery, Hot Springs, Arkansas.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church or Arkansas Hospice.
The family will be at 132 St. Charles Circle.
Survivors include one son, Michael Browning, two daughters, Debbie Reed and Lyndy Westerman and her husband, Gary all of Hot Springs. Other survivors include her grandchildren, Traci Telford and husband Jamey of Maumelle, Kevin Reed and wife Ashley of Hot Springs, Patrick Westerman and wife Molly of Hot Springs, Ashleigh Westerman of Conway, Jason Goslee of Hot Springs, Vanessa Rodgers and husband Blake of Arkadelphia, and Ryan Browning and wife Holli, of Hot Springs. Great grandchildren include Dillon and Allison Telford, Tayler Reed, Davis and Will Westerman, Christian Hibbs, Bryce and Brennan Browning, Drew and Isabel Rodgers, and R.C., Nic, Amberly, and Colin Goslee.
Rita Joy was predeceased by her parents, her husband, Robert Browning, a son-in-law Wayne Reed, and a daughter-in-law Brenda Browning.
She was a graduate of Mt. Saint Mary's Academy and was the Valedictorian of her senior class. She attended Arkansas State Teacher's College and graduated from Little Rock Junior College.
During her life, she was a member of the Hot Springs Country Club, served as President of the Women's Golf Association and the Nite Capper's. Rita Joy was a life member of Junior Auxiliary, member of the Hot Springs Duplicate Bridge Club, St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, and the Good Samaritan Circle.
She was an avid tournament bridge player, enjoyed cooking, reading, needle point and knitting, playing golf, and travelled extensively. She especially enjoyed the time spent playing bridge with her many friends.
The family extends special thanks to the staffs of Brookfield Assisted Living and Memory Care, National Park Hospital, Mercy Medical Center, Arkansas Hospice, and Jo Ann Pryor. To her caregivers, Dorothy Beryahi, Angie Webb, Linda Pee, Minnie Hansen, and Norene Bates, we express deep appreciation for your kindness, support, and loving care. On Monday, November 14th, a Rosary Service will be held at Caruth-Hale Funeral Home at 6:00 p.m., followed by visitation from 6:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. A memorial graveside service will be held Tuesday, November 15th at 10:00 in Calvary Cemetery, Hot Springs, Arkansas.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church or Arkansas Hospice.
The family will be at 132 St. Charles Circle.
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