of Yellville, AR

February 13, 1951 - January 14, 2021

Rita J. Dean, age 69, of Yellville, Arkansas passed away Thursday January 14, 2021 at her home.

Rita was born in Harrison, Arkansas February 13, 1951 to the late Robert and Ruth (Eddings) Wyatt. She was a 1968 graduate of St. Joe High School. She loved reading on her kindle, scrapbooking, and cooking for and with her family. She loved having family gatherings.

Rita is survived by her husband of 40 years, Lester Dean, of the home; daughters: Sharon (Scott) Benke of Fairview, Arkansas; Leslie (Mike) Kerwood of Yellville, Arkansas; eleven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; brothers: Ricky Don (Lou) Wyatt of St. Joe, Arkansas; Robert (Brenda) Wyatt of Western Grove, Arkansas; Tom Wyatt of St. Joe, Arkansas; Roger (Marydell) Wyatt of Yellville, Arkansas; many nieces, nephews, and former foster children who loved her dearly.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Arrangements by Roller-Burns Funeral Home are private.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105-9959, or St. Joseph's Indian School, PO Box 326, Chamberlain, SD 57326

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Burns Funeral Home
725 North Panther Ave.
Yellville, AR  72687
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com