Rita Ann Hodges

Daughter of the late John and Mildred (Souza) Smith. Besides her husband, she leaves a sister Joanne Antonucci of North Port, FL, and brother John A. Smith of Pawtucket, RI, three nieces, three nephews and many friends.

Rita was a graduate of East Providence Senior High School and Nasson Institute of Warwick both in Rhode Island. She worked at Fleet Bank in RI for many years while residing in East Providence before moving to Port Charlotte, Florida in 1995.

Rita was a Madam President of the Eagles, very active in the VFW and Elks Lodge of Port Charlotte, FL; as well as the Moose Lodge, American Legion of Punta Gorda, FL.

A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Charles Borramao Catholic Church in Port Charlotte, FL on Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. Inurnment will follow at St. Charles Memorial Garden. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Signature Health Care 4033 Beaver Ln. Port Charlotte, FL 33952

Please visit the online tribute for Rita Ann Hodges at www.kays-ponger.com to sign the guest book and offer condolences to the family.

Arrangements by Kays-Ponger & Uselton Funeral home and cremation services. Port Charlotte Chapel.