Rita Marie Aldridge, age 90, of Del City, Oklahoma passed away on Monday, July 1, 2024. She was born on November 26, 1933 in Kansas City, Kansas to Joseph and Bessie (Prince) Hamrock. She married Nilo Aldridge, and they were together until his passing in 2009.
Rita was a Professional Clown who went by the name of "Bubblegum". She did parades, would visit the children's hospital, and did all kinds of events as Bubblegum for 20+ years. Rita and Nilo loved Model A cars, and were members of the Tulsa Model A Club for 25 years. Together they would travel the country in their Model A cars. She also loved to spend time at the Treasure Lake Resort in Branson, Missouri.
Rita is preceded in death by her husband, Nilo Aldridge; her parents, Joseph and Bessie Hamrock; and adopted son, John Suskey.
She is survived by her son, Gary Aldridge (wife Lisa); two grandchildren, Taylor Godfrey (husband Cameron) and Ty Aldridge; great-grandchildren, Pearson Godfrey and Elaine Godfrey; brother Jim Hamrock (wife Carolyn); sister Margie Mead (husband Harold); and many nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
A funeral service for Rita will be held at 2pm Friday, July 5, 2024 at Del City Church of Christ, 1901 Vickie Dr, Del City, OK 73115. Rita will be laid to rest at 1:30pm Monday, July 8, 2024 at Fort Scott National Cemetery, 900 E National Ave, Fort Scott, KS 66701.
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