January 30, 1950 – August 29, 2018
Rita Joan Freeman, 68, Kempton, died at 11:45 p.m. on Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at her residence. She was born in Elwood on January 30, 1950 to Bobby R. and Joanna L. (Reynolds) Simmons. On May 27, 1995 Rita married Steven D. Freeman. He survives.
She worked for IMMI in Westfield. Rita was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Tipton. Rita was also a member of the Women of the Moose and the American Legion Auxiliary in Tipton. She loved going camping, sewing, crocheting and horseback riding.
Rita is survived by three children, Glen L. Phifer, Tipton; Hope M. Phifer, Collinwood, Tenn.; and Arlene F. Davis, Martinsville; two sisters, Sandra Lashure and Norma Firestone; a brother, Terry Simmons; along with six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by a brother, Dennis Simmons, and a sister, Barbara Smith.
Funeral services for Rita will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 1 at Young-Nichols Funeral Home, 216 W. Jefferson St., Tipton. Burial will follow in Scott Cemetery, Scircleville. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the time of service on Saturday.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to American Cancer Society, 5635 W. 96th St., Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46278, or Riley Children Foundation, 30 S. Meridian St., Suite 200, Indianapolis, IN 46204.
Arrangements
Calling: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sept. 1
Service: 2 p.m., Sept. 1
Location: Young-Nichols Funeral Home
Condolences: Young-Nichols.com