Rita Lois Murchison

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Graveside
Tomberlin Baptist Church
Hwy 15 S.
Ferda, AR  72086
Saturday, July 18, 2020
10:00 A.M.
Cemetery
Tomberlin
Hwy 31 South
Coy, AR  72037
Memorial Contributions
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
501 St. Jude Place
Memphis, TN  38105

Rita Lois Murchison

of England, AR

August 23, 1949 - July 14, 2020

Rita Lois Murchison,70 of England died Tuesday, July 14, 2020 in Little Rock, Arkansas.Rita was born on August 23, 1949 in Louisville, Kentucky to Earnest and Imogene Basham.

She was a member of the First Baptist Church of England. She was a former Executive Director of the England Housing Authority from 1985-1988. She was a Real Estate Agent for REMAX Realtors for 20 years. Rita was a civic minded soul belonging to England Chamber of Commerce, Jayceettes and several other clubs. She liked to golf, cook, and garden in her flower beds.

Preceding her in death are her parents, a daughter, a son, three brothers and one sister.

Rita is survived by her husband of 43 years, Thomas O. Murchison, Jr. of England, two sons: Russ Martin (Jane) of San Francisco, California, Thomas O. Murchison, III (Catherine) of Cabot, Arkansas, one daughter: Dawn Tomescko (John) of Bentonville, Arkansas; two grandsons: John Thomas and Steel Tomescko also of Bentonville.

Graveside services will be held in the Tomberlin Cemetery on Saturday, July 18, 2020 at 10:00 A.M. by Dr. Rodger Murchison.
Cremation arrangements are through Roller England Funeral Home (501) 842-3939.
CDC guidelines will be observed with regard to social distancing.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorials be made in her honor to:
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee, 38105-1942.

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Mandy Henderson
Little Rock, AR
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Saturday, July 18, 2020

Aunt Rita was such a beautiful lady inside and out. I have so many wonderful memories of her and she will be sorely missed but never forgotten.
My heart and prayers go out to Uncle Tommy and the rest of the family.

Patricia Carter Lewis
ENGLAND, AR
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Friday, July 17, 2020

Prayers for Mrs. Rita's Family at this time.....

Emily henderson folse
Sherwood, AR
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Friday, July 17, 2020

Aunt Rita you will be missed and never forgotten! I've always loved you so very much. My condolences to her family. Y'all are in my prayers RIP AUNT RIRA!😪😔

Don and Trudy Hughes
Hot Springs, AR
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Friday, July 17, 2020

Our deepest sympathy and prayers are with the family at this difficult time. God bless you with peace and comfort.
Don and Trudy Hughes

Jolinda Phipps
Fairfield, CA
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Thursday, July 16, 2020

Dearest Lance and Murchison Family,
Our deepest condolences to you all. She was known to us as Mama Rita and we were blessed to have known her. May she Rest In Peace and Love. Hugs from the San Francisco Bay Area in California!

TONY FRIZZELL
MAUMELLE, AR
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Thursday, July 16, 2020

Mr. Tommy,
Cindy and I were saddened to hear of the loss of Mrs. Rita. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Tony and Cindy Frizzell