Rita was born in Catawba County on June 20, 1939 to the late Floyd Baker and Goldie Hefner Baker.
In addition to her parents, Rita was preceded in death by Richard F. Suldrich, Sr.; brother, Wayne Baker; and sister, Phyllis Baker Laney.
She is survived by her son, Richard Frank Suldrich, Jr. and wife, Victoria Lee of Brunswick, GA; brothers, Neil Baker and Eddie Baker of Conover; sister, Verna Baker Allen of Green Cove Springs, FL; grandchildren, Gage Suldrich and Kristen Suldrich.
Rita loved helping family and friends whenever she could. She loved all things Elvis, the Red Hat Society, traveling, and spoiling her grandkids. She was a very giving and selfless person.
A Celebration of her life will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 31, 2018 at St. John’s Lutheran Church with Pastor Scott Johnson officiating.
The family will receive friends from 1:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. prior to the service. Interment will be at St. John’s Lutheran Church cemetery immediately following the service.
Memorial contributions may be made to: St. John’s Lutheran Church, 2126 St. Johns Church Rd., Conover, NC, 28613.
Condolences may be sent to the Suldrich family at www.drumfh-conover.com
The Suldrich family has entrusted funeral arrangements to Drum Funeral Home & Cremations in Conover
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