Rita Winifred Smith

Rita Winifred Smith, a loving mother, devoted wife and long-time resident of Arlington, Texas, passed away after a long battle with dementia on April 14th at the age of 81 in the loving care of the Grandview Nursing Home.

​Rita is survived by her two offspring, Martin Smith and Alice Yauger; and her four grandchildren, Caleb Yauger, Jeremiah Mraz, Aubrey Yauger, and Charlene Smith. She was married to the late Jonathan Smith, who passed away in 2009.

​Rita Smith was born Rita Morris in Abilene, Texas February 15th, 1945, to Dr. Martin Morris and Charlene Morris RN. They moved to Rhode Island where she lived until she was a teenager. Dr. Morris then started a Practice with his wife in Arlington, Texas in the early 60’s. In her young adulthood she earned three degrees at University of Texas in Arlington (a Bachelors and Masters in History, a Bachelors in French). She met Jonathan Smith at college and married him soon afterward.

​On June 4th, 1976 Jon and Rita welcomed their first child, Martin into the world, and then on October 5th, 1978 their beautiful daughter Alice. Later in the 80s she earned her Realtor’s License and became an accomplished realtor with many accolades.

​Rita was a devoted wife and mother. She was known for her delightful sense of humor and her sharp wit. She was active in her Parish at Most Blessed Sacrament and held strong convictions that were part of her Catholic Faith. Rita was never afraid to share her views of the world and the Nation she loved with anyone. Rita always loved her children and their friends, who she often provided food and shelter without request.

She cared deeply for her husband Jon and took care of him through his three separate battles with cancer. Rita’s strong will and big heart will remain an inspiration to her children, grandchildren, and all those that were blessed to know her. Rita Smith will be dearly missed.

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