Rita and Kennith D. Baker married October 2, 1960. Rita worked as a bookkeeper in the floral industry, bus driver for Durham transportation and a teachers aid for LISD.
Rita was preceded in death by Kennith on January 17, 1993.
Rita is survived by her children: Brenda L. Sanders of Lubbock, TX, Greg L. (Helen) Baker of Lubbock, TX, and Brent L. (Becky) Baker of Lubbock, TX.
Grandchildren: Tyna Sanders, Adam (Bailey) Baker, Hailey (Reuben) Severson, Hope Baker
Great-grandchildren: Kynzlee Davis, Nora Baker, Briggs Baker
Memorials can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at https://www.stjude.org or Children's Home of Lubbock at 4404 Idalou Rd, Lubbock, TX 79403
Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00pm, Thursday August 18, 2022 at Resthaven Funeral Home located at 5740 19th St, Lubbock, TX 79407. A celebration of Rita’s life will be held at 10:00am, Friday August 19, 2022 at Resthaven Memorial Chapel located at 5740 19th St, Lubbock, TX 79407.
