Rita Jean Oldman

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Visitation Schedule
Roller-Citizens Funeral Home
201 N Pine Street
West Memphis, AR  72301
Monday, August 30, 2021
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Service Schedule
FUNERAL SERVICE
Roller-Citizens Funeral Home
201 N Pine Street
West Memphis, AR  72301
Monday, August 30, 2021
11:00 AM
Cemetery
Crittenden Memorial Park
2206 US-64 W
Marion, AR  72364
Memorial Contributions
Alzheimer's Association
225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17
Chicago, IL  60601
Rita Jean Oldman

of Munford, TN

October 22, 1943 - August 25, 2021

Rita Jean Oldman, 77, of West Memphis, Arkansas, passed away peacefully, in the home of her daughter and son in law, of Munford, Tennessee, on August 25, 2021, after a long battle with Alzheimer's. She was born October 22, 1943, in West Plains, Missouri, to Carl and Iva Young.

At a young age, Rita did what she enjoyed most, which was traveling. After visiting and living in many towns, she ended up in West Memphis, Arkansas, where she raised her 3 daughters.

Outside of raising a family, she spent many years loving and caring for other's children as a child care worker at the First Baptist Church of West Memphis, before opening an in-home daycare. Over time, she would consider the children she cared for, and their extended families, as her own family.

Later in life, she once again found herself doing what she loved, and traveled the United States, with her husband Eddy.

Rita was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Edwin "Eddy" Oldman; and her brother, Doyle Young. Those left behind to cherish her memory are her daughters, Judy Mitchell (Tommy), of Henderson, Tennessee, Amber Bynum (Mike), of Hardy, Arkansas, and Ashley Boozer (Kevin), Munford, Tennessee; 10 grandchildren and several great grandchildren; 2 brothers, Gary Young, of Colorado Springs, Colorado, and Royce Young, of Guntown, Mississippi; 2 sisters, Shirley Baumgardner and Fonnie Quinn, both of West Plains, Missouri; and her caretaker, Mary Riordan, of Atoka, Tennessee.

Visitation will be held at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, 201 N Pine Street, West Memphis, Arkansas, on Monday, August 30, 2021, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, with a funeral service immediately following. Interment will be at Crittenden Memorial Park, 2206 Hwy 64, Marion, Arkansas.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests for memorial donations to be made to the Alzheimer's Association (www.alz.org/donate).

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Louis Gutierrez
San Antonio, TX
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Monday, August 30, 2021

I would like to extend my condolences to Judith,Amber,Ashley and the rest of he family. She was a good mother n law to me during the time I was married. And was a good listener and had numerous conversation and really never fall outs with her she will be missed and very happy she’s in a better place. till we meet again and it’s never goodbye . Louie

Ginger Dalton
Bowling Green, OH
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Saturday, August 28, 2021

Rita was a very good friend. Thank you for the love and care you gave her through the years. Even though I have not been able to talk to her for some time I will miss her. Sending you prayers and hugs

Laura Leech
Carrollton, TX
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Saturday, August 28, 2021

I wish you healing and peace.

Elidia H Solis
Kirby, TX
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Saturday, August 28, 2021

My sincere condolences to the family , Rita was a loving and caring young lady always smiling RIP beautiful 😍

Lisa Norman
KINGSPORT, TN
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Saturday, August 28, 2021

Thinking of you all. Sending peace and love. Enjoy the next chapter Aunt Rita!

Carolyn Crowder
Hooks, TX
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Friday, August 27, 2021

We loved her and thought of her all time. Our prayers are with you'll. Carolyn & Randale Crowder