Rita M Dale

Rita was a skilled floral designer and caterer. She loved her children and grandchildren and made it clear her family was her world. All she ever wanted or needed in life was to feel complete.

Rita was preceded in rest by her loving husband of 49 years, Calvin Dale; her parents, Donald Rhoades, Sr. and Carrie Irene Rhoades; and son-in-law, James Ard, III. She is survived by her children, Tammy Dale, Shawn Dale and Randy Dale; grandchildren, Hayley Ard, Bryce Ard, Madison Dale, James Dale, and Amber Dale; sister, Joan Rammelt; brother, Donald "Bubba" Rhoades, Jr.; and numerous loving nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Thursday, September 28, 2017 at Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home. A celebration of Rita’s life will be held at 12:00 pm, Friday, September 29, at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Parklawn Memorial Park.

Friends are encouraged to visit www.parklawn-woodfh.com to share memories and words of condolence with the family.

Arrangements are under the care of Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home, 2551 N. Armistead Ave., Hampton, VA 23666.