Rita was born in Golden Spike to Mike and Elizabeth Schoepp where she grew up on the family farm with her 7 brothers and sisters.
Rita was predeceased by her husband Francis Kelly in 2017.
Rita is survived by her three children, Colleen Bricker, James Kelly, and Neil (Heather) Kelly; two grandchildren, Sally (Sander) Tettmar and Nancy (Harold) Lee, and five great grandchildren, Samuel Lee, Cole Tettmar, Danica Lee, Josh Tettmar and Malachi Lee.
Rita was totally committed to looking after her family and cheering for the Edmonton Eskimos and the Edmonton Oilers. Rita will be remembered by her extended family and many friends.
We will miss her.
A service to remember Rita’s life will be held 10:00 am on October 12, 2021 at Parkland Funeral Services in Stony Plain AB, with visitation commencing at 9:30 am.
If desired, donations in Rita’s memory may be made a charity of choice in lieu of other tributes.