Ritamama Rita Ruth Young

YOUNG, RITA RUTH July 4, 1931 – August 29, 2005 Rita Mama Rita Young, 74 of Hewitt, went home to our heavenly Father on Monday, August 29, 2005 after a courageous battle with Scleroderma. Services will be held at 1:30pm, Thursday, September 1, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel, 6101 Bosque Blvd. with Pastor G. W. Armstrong officiating. Private burial to follow. Visitation with the family will be from 6-8pm, Wednesday, August 31 at the funeral home. Mrs. Young was born July 4, 1931 to Jesse and Bea Fernandez in Waco. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Billie Gonzalez. Survivors include her loving husband of 49 years, Charles Young of Hewitt; daughters, Donna Sapp of Hewitt, Loretta Young and David Armstrong of Belton, Jane Young of San Antonio; sons, David Young of Hewitt, and Charles Young and wife Martha of Harlingen; twelve grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Charlie Young, Ralph Gonzalez, Richard Gonzalez, David Armstrong, Jason Spitzer, Stephen Milbourn and Tim Flynn. Memorials may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association. The family invites you to leave a message or memory in our “Memorial Guestbook” at www.wilkirsonhatchbailey.com. WILKIRSON-HATCH-BAILEY