"I am sorry about Rita's passing and her last endurance. She was my supervisor at Paris Community Hospital but most importantly she was my friend. I cared for her very much. I am so saddened at her passing and send sympathies to her dear friends and caretakers. Wish I could attend the services and say goodbye to her but will remember her smile and sweet kindnesses."
– RuthE Newhart, Friend,
Paris, IL, Oct 28, 2019
""I have such good memories of meeting Rita with her Uncle Bernard, also Bob & Jean. Her "Brunson Smile" will always be preserved in my heart. My deepest sympathies to your family -- I'll keep you in my prayers.""
– Mym Tuma Brunson, Family,
East Moriches, NY, Oct 25, 2019
"I am so so sad hearing of Rita's passing.
I am an aunt by marriage. Jean Brunson"
– Jean Brunson, Family,
Champaign, IL, Oct 24, 2019
"Fly high sweet lady!!"
– Jan Cox, Classmate,
Charleston, IL, Oct 24, 2019