Condolence From: Anita Kershaw Gray
Condolence: To all that have visited this sight and spoken so highly of my mother, I thank you from the bottom of my heart, she loved you all. As many of you have lost loved ones, I am sure you know that losing a parent is the hardest. It leaves a hole in your heart that can never be repaired. We must now hold our heads high and move on to the be the best we can be in her honor. I hope she knows the impression she left on us all and is continuing to be the angel that we all knew and loved.
Saturday October 15, 2016
Condolence From: Donna (Lancaster) Wold
Condolence: Dear Gary, Anita and Aaron.
I was heartbroken to hear of Rita's sudden passing. Being Anita's best friend in high school, I have very vivid memories of being a part of your family. To this day, I'll never forget coming back up to the house from the creek, cigarette smoke certainly still bellowing from our hair and clothes and Rita asking ME if we had been smoking. My knee jerk reaction was to deny it. She didn't buy it. Asked me again, I panicked and swore on the Bible. She still didn't buy it, we were busted and I was so embarrassed for going to such lengths to not get in trouble. She forgave me but not without the occasional grin and question, "swear on the Bible?" Thats just one of many memories but one in which Rita taught me a life lesson.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Thursday October 13, 2016
Condolence From: Dotti Jolliff
Condolence: Dear Gary: So saddened by the passing of Rita and shocked to say the least. We go back 40 plus years, even if infrequent and Rita was always Rita. So blessed by her friendship. Heaven gained a new angel! Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Friday October 07, 2016
Condolence From: Rebecca H. Roberts
Condolence: Gary and Family.
I was so surprised and saddened to learn of Rita's passing. She was a former officer and member of Great Bridge chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, until she demitted when the children were small. She was a good friend and excellent seamstress. Whe was a beautiful lady andw We shared many happy memories in chapter.
Thursday October 06, 2016
Condolence From: Ron Thompson
Condolence: Sorry to learn about the loss of Rita. I have many pleasant memories of her, especially of the kind words she often spoke of her memories of T J and Larry.
Take care and God bless you in your loss.
Ron Thompson
Thursday October 06, 2016
Condolence From: Don Travitz
Condolence: Dear Gary and Family,
Beverly and I were very sorry to hear of your loved one's passing. Having worked with Rita for many years, I for one knew how dedicated she was as a school bus driver in doing everything possible to ensure that the students she transported over the years were safe while in her charge. She was respected by the children she transported,their parents and her coworkers.
On a personal note,she supported me at a stressful time when I first took on the responsibilities of Director of Pupil Transportation for Chesapeake Public Schools. That support was and has never been forgotten.
May peace be with you during this trying time and in the days to come.
Sincerely,
Don and Beverly Travitz
Thursday October 06, 2016
Condolence From: Blanche Gray
Condolence: I am so sorry to hear of the passing of a wonderful lady. She welcomed me into the transportation family many years ago. We shared many laughs. Our loss is heavens gain.
Thursday October 06, 2016
Condolence From: Sherry Ann Williams
Condolence: Gary,
I drove the bus with Rita and met you several times. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know many people care and are thinking of you.
Thursday October 06, 2016
Condolence From: Jamie Johnson
Condolence: My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I remember Rita as she was my sons bus driver many years ago she was so sweet and compassionate and loved the children very much? We lived near her on Whitehurst Road and she always looked after my son Shawn!
Jamie Johnson
Thursday October 06, 2016
