Following high school, Rita attended University of Dayton where she received her Bachelor’s degree in Education. She later obtained her Master’s from University of South Florida. She worked for the Vanguard School in Lake Wales, where she was the curriculum coordinator and former assistant principal.
In her free time, Rita enjoyed reading, sewing, studying the bible, volunteering with the Legion of Mary at Nativity Catholic Church, Meals on Wheels and making Peanut Butter & Jelly sandwiches for the homeless.
She is survived by her children, Tom (Mary Dallas) Shrack; Joyce Shrack; siblings, Don Homan, Ken Homan, Dan Homan, Tim Homan, Mary Ann Homan; many extended family members and friends.
In addition to her parents, Rita was preceded in death by her husband, Gene Shrack and son, Bill Shrack.
A visitation for Rita will be held on Sunday, May 22, 2022 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Stowers Funeral Home, 401 West Brandon Blvd, Brandon, FL 33511. A funeral mass will be held on Monday, May 23, 2022 11:00 AM at Nativity Catholic Church, 705 E Brandon Blvd, Brandon, FL 33511. She will be laid to rest Florida National Cemetery, 6502 S. W. 102nd Ave, Bushnell, FL 33513.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Rita's memory may be made to American Cancer Society, and H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.StowersFH.com for the SHRACK family.
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