Rita Ann Sullivan, 78, of Clayton, MO, died at 7:53 p.m. on Monday, July 31, 2017 at Mercy Hospital in Creve Coeur, MO. Rita was born December 13, 1938 in Springfield, the daughter of Estal and Elizabeth Wessing Stillwagon. She married the love of her life, William "Bill" D. Sullivan on November 29, 1958 at St. Aloysius in Springfield. Bill preceded her in death on April 29, 2009. She was also preceded in death by her parents. Rita graduated from Sacred Heart Academy in 1956. She was the owner of Decorating Den in Springfield. She was a member of St. Marys Church in New Berlin prior to joining Immacolata Parish in Clayton, MO. Rita enjoyed reading and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She is survived by her four children, Susan (husband, Doug) Danenberger of New Berlin, Carolyn (husband, Marvin) Peterson of Warson Woods, MO, Julie (husband, Richard) Lane of Ladue, MO, and Kevin (wife, Sarah-Kate) Sullivan of Webster Groves, MO; and ten grandchildren, Spc. Gannon (wife, Sydney) and Clayton Danenberger, Grace and Julia Lane, William "Liam", Eliza Jane and Madeline Sullivan, Geoffrey (wife, Tracy), Christopher and Matthew Peterson; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Visitation: Family will receive friends from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 6, 2017 at Kirlin-Egan & Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. 6th St., Springfield. Visitation will begin with a prayer service at 5:00 p.m. Funeral Mass: 10:00 a.m. on Monday, August 7, 2017 at St. Marys Catholic Church, 304 E. Birch Ave., New Berlin with Rev. Rafal Pyrchla, celebrant. Burial will follow at St. Marys Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to: St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Department 142, Memphis, TN 38148.
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