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Obituary for Rita Anne Dodson (Barnett)

Rita Anne Dodson, 89, of Murphysboro and formerly of Equality, passed away at 12:18 a.m. Monday, April 27, 2015, at her residence in Murphysboro.

Rita was born on February 3, 1926, in Equality, Illinois, to Dwight Barnett and Hazel (Berry) Turner Barnett.

She had worked at several different grocery stores. Then she worked as a window clerk at the Post Office in Equality and she was transferred to other post offices in the area.

Mrs. Dodson was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Equality.

Rita like to be on the go all the time with her friends and she loved to make people laugh.

She married Robert Dodson on November 16, 1945, in Equality, and he preceded her in death on June 27, 2006.

Rita is survived by one son and daughter in law Ron Dodson and Lana Mills-Dodson of Murphysboro;

one step grandson and his wife Darrin and Leslie Mills of Murphysboro;

two step great grandsons Seth Daniels and Lane Mills, both of Murphysboro;

and one brother Carl Barnett Madisonville, KY.

She was preceded in death by one sister Naomi Purcell and her parents.

It was Mrs. Dodson's wish to be cremated and there will be a gravesite memorial service held at 11 a.m. Saturday, MAY 9, 2015, (PLEASE NOTE THE DATE), at Elmwood Cemetery near Equality. Pettett Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. For more information, please visit www.pettettfuneralhome.com.
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