Rita E. Colwell
Rita E. Colwell, age 50 of Richwood, died unexpectedly Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. She was born June 30, 1960 in Galion to William and Jeanne (Totten) Jordan. Her father preceded her in death, her mother survives in Ostrander.
On July 7, 1984 she married Charles “Chuck” Colwell in Delaware and he survives in Richwood. She is also survived by two sons, William C. (Jamie) Colwell, Richwood; Sean E. Colwell, Richwood; two daughters, Britney R. Colwell, Richwood; Mary Kay Colwell, Richwood; two brothers, Clayton (Barb) Jordan, Medina; Wayne (Joleen) Jordan Delaware; three sisters, Wilma Smart; Wanda Jordan and Anna Lu (Lonnie) Deel, all of Ostrander; grandchildren, Eulaela and Charlie Colwell, Richwood; several nieces and nephews; best friend Dawanna Coleman and future Son in Law Jeffrey Gallant.
Rita’s love for the Lord was evident throughout her life. She was a beloved member of the Vineyard Church of Marysville. Rita’s unending selflessness was shown through her occupations in life where she worked as a bus driver in Delaware for Alpha Industries for the mentally challenged for the last 6 years. Prior to that, she was the top server at the former Brown Jug Restaurant in Delaware for over 15 years. Rita also drove the bus for the Special Olympics in Delaware County. Rita enjoyed gardening and was an excellent cook. One of her favorite activities was constructing puzzles and she enjoyed Gospel music. Above all, Rita’s love for God and her family always took top priority in her life. Rita Colwell will be forever missed but will be awaiting her family in the kingdom of heaven.
Funeral services will be Monday, September 27, 2010 at 1:00 PM in the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home, Richwood, where friends may call from 2 to 5 PM on Sunday. Pastor Tony Pfarr will officiate. Burial will follow in Claibourne Cemetery.
Memorial gifts may be made to Lifeline of Ohio (www.lifelineofohio.org), 770 Kinnear Road, Suite 200, Columbus, OH 43212.
Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com
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