Rita is preceded in death by her husband Robert Colard (1993) whom she married on July 9th 1955, a son Ray Colard (2010) and her grandson Kyle Emery (2023). She is survived by her son Ron Colard, a daughter Rose (John) Left, a daughter Renda (Brett) Regenbogen and Darlene (Paul) Ludwick.
She leaves to cherish her memory 10 Grandchildren total and is survived by Nicholas Colard, Abby (Colard) Pirrone, Jordan Emery, Jacqueline Ludwick, Garrett Emery, Sarah (Left) Canady , Jenna (Ludwick) Slater, Colin Ludwick and Carter Regenbogen and 6 Great grandchildren Adriana Canady, Cameron Jr. Canady, Olivia Pirrone, Kate Pirrone, Connor Emery and Eli Slater, and a host of church ‘family’ and friends.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Rita's honor to St Judes Childrens Research Hospital https://www.stjude.org/donate
“I am the richest woman in the world.” -Rita Colard
