Rita Evelyn Leser

She will be forever cherished and remembered by her children Rita Honeycutt (son-in-law Johnny Honeycutt), Carl H. Leser Jr., Gary W. Leser (daughters-in-law Leslie Leser and Amanda L. Leser); seven grandchildren Robyn and Ryan Honeycutt, Colton and Chase Leser, Sarah Leser, Casey Clay (grandson-in-law Beau Clay), Kristen Nice (grandson-in-law Tommy Nice); three great grandchildren Courteney and Konnor Nice, Delany Clay.

Rita is predeceased by her husband Carl H. Leser; her parents Joseph and Hazel Craig and her brothers Donald and Raymond Craig.

Mrs. Leser was born and raised in the Virginia Beach area and then moved to Hampton in the early 60's where she raised four children and many pets. She loved animals, the family always had a dog, cat, fish, birds, rabbits, hamsters, you name it, she loved them all. She joined the Tuesday Morning Coffee League at NewMarket Bowl, where she bowled for about 30 years. Rita loved floral crafts, making many flower arrangements and wreaths for family and friends. Gardening was her passion and just like her mother, she had a green thumb. She retired as the flower lady from Food Lion. Being so crafty, she had fun decorating for the holidays.

Rita Leser may not be with us this Christmas, but we take comfort that she is now in the arms of our Father in Heaven. Deuteronomy 31:8, "The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.

A funeral service for Rita will be held Friday, December 3, 2021 at 1:00 PM at Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home, 2551 N. Armistead Ave, Hampton, Virginia 23666. Following the funeral service will be a burial at Parklawn Memorial Park.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.parklawn-woodfh.com for the Leser family.