Rita Ann Gentry, age 60, of Rising Sun, MD, passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2014 in Elkton, MD. She was born May 3, 1954 in Price, Kentucky to the late John and Helen (Blackburn) Ball. She is survived by her daughters Tracy Jones of Rising Sun, MD, and Ashley Gentry of Rising Sun, MD;Continue Reading
Rita Ann Gentry, age 60, of Rising Sun, MD, passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2014 in Elkton, MD. She was born May 3, 1954 in Price, Kentucky to the late John and Helen (Blackburn) Ball.
She is survived by her daughters Tracy Jones of Rising Sun, MD, and Ashley Gentry of Rising Sun, MD; sisters Ima Sue Roe of Port Deposit, MD, and Linda Gail Fleming of Hope Mills, NC; and five grandchildren, Brandon, Brittany, Hunter, Madison, and Trenton.
All services will be held privately at the convenience of the family. To send condolences visit www.rtfoard.com.
Judy Holbrook Etemadi
left a message on July 18, 2014:
Let me just say that Rita was my best friend for 41 years. I first met Rita when I was 12 yrs. old. I met her through my cousin, Bonnie, but when I first met her I thought she was stuck up, but later on learned that it wasn't that but that she was just quiet and shy in her own way. Five years had passed and our paths crossed again because of my cousin, Bonnie again. At that meeting something just clicked between us, it was right after my graduation and we just became inseparable wherever you saw her there I was also. The one thing that sticks in my mind and I will take to my grave . Rita had one artificial front tooth and one night we had went out and had had a few drinks and she went home and I went back to my house. The next day she called my house and asked me to ask my mom if she had seen her partial plate. I don't think my mom ever laughed so hard. My mom said , "how would I know where her partial plate was". Rita said, "I can't find it". Well a few hours had transpired and she called us back to let us know she found it. Her toddler daughter, Tracy had found it and was playing with it that's why she couldn't find it. Rita did love to wear her hair long and frosted, but we never paid to have our hair done we did ourselves and everyone always loved it. We both loved going out and dancing the nights away and had so much fun doing it in our days of youth. I went to dinner with Rita 3 weeks before she passed away and I knew then she was struggling because it was hard for her to walk up 3 steps I could see it took a lot out of her even being on oxygen. My dear friend you took some secrets to the grave with you and I can promise you I will too. Now that you are in God's loving arms you suffer no more and for that I am thankful to God for that. Until we meet again my sweet friend and we will. I can't believe you gone........but you are certainly not forgotten. Love you, Judy
Linda Johnson
left a message on July 12, 2014:
Tracy and Ashley I am so sorry to hear about your mom. I just came back home today an I didn't know. If there is any thing I can do please let me know. Call me.
Debboe
left a message on July 9, 2014:
Rita Ann this is mine and judy's prayer for u Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray the Lord my soul to keep, His Love to guard me through the night, And wake me in the morning's light.[1] Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray the Lord my soul to keep, thy angels watch me through the night, And keep me safe till morning's light.[1] Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray the Lord my soul to keep, If I should die before I wake, Bless me Lord my soul to take.[1] Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray the Lord my soul to keep. Angels watch me through the night, And wake me with the morning light. Amen[2] Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray the Lord my soul to keep. Guide me safely through the night, Wake me with the morning light. If I should live another day I pray the Lord to guide my way. Amen Love u n will miss u!!
Claire Whitehurst
left a message on July 8, 2014:
Ashley & Tracy - I'm so sorry to hear about your mom's passing. You're in our thoughts & prayers. Claire, Ryan, Renae & Adam
Bonnie Nagle
left a message on July 7, 2014:
Good evening Tracy, Ashley, Sue,Gail You all have my deepest heartfelt sympathies... I've known Rita since I was 10 yrs old.. When I was 11 yrs old she SAVED my life in swimming pool..we went to school together, we stayed at each other's houses all the time.. I stayed at her house more..my memories are wonderful ones as kids.. One wonderful memory was on Friday nights if I stayed over Rita's parents took us to the walk- in movies in Elkton. Dropped us off gave us money for junk food and movie.. Wonderful memory for me, we used to talk about it ..Rita was very Blessed in this Life to have two of the most wonderful, kind parents one could ever have..Truly Blessed..when Tracy was born it had been bad snowstorm my mom had never driven in snow before, but when I asked her to take me to hospital to b w Rita she did... When Ashley was born it was the be craze to go thru Lamaze classes.. So Rita asked me to do those with her so I could go with her to have Ashley.. So I did..We both had had a baby already we couldn't understand why we needed a class but we went.. Years later Rita and I put our children in Nazarene church daytime care, mine 4 hers 9 yrs Tracy before and after care.. We rode together.. That was short lived.. Rita and I thru the years grew apart, I moved to elk mills, she to conowingo.. She and I could always pick it up where we left off.. About 3 months ago she called me we talked hour, till she was tired.. That was last time we spoke.. I will always remember Rita as a kind, peaceful in spirit, always went with the flow, never do I remember her any other way..she was quiet..and she was Fashionable..she loved pretty clothes, shoes, for years wore her hair frosted and styled like Farrah fawcet style...she was a part of my life, we became friends as kids , that was our season.. I know Rita believed in God & Jesus Christ we did sometimes go to Baptist Bible Church together..knowing that I find comfort and I want u all to know she is in Heaven.GodsPromise
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Jean Gentry
left a message on July 7, 2014:
Tracy and Ashley, we are very sorry to hear that your mom passed away. Someone forwarded Janet the obituary moments ago. Keep in touch and we will be praying for all of you... Love, Mom, Janet and Linda
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Judy Holbrook Etemadi
left a message on July 18, 2014:
Let me just say that Rita was my best friend for 41 years. I first met Rita when I was 12 yrs. old. I met her through my cousin, Bonnie, but when I first met her I thought she was stuck up, but later on learned that it wasn't that but that she was just quiet and shy in her own way. Five years had passed and our paths crossed again because of my cousin, Bonnie again. At that meeting something just clicked between us, it was right after my graduation and we just became inseparable wherever you saw her there I was also. The one thing that sticks in my mind and I will take to my grave . Rita had one artificial front tooth and one night we had went out and had had a few drinks and she went home and I went back to my house. The next day she called my house and asked me to ask my mom if she had seen her partial plate. I don't think my mom ever laughed so hard. My mom said , "how would I know where her partial plate was". Rita said, "I can't find it". Well a few hours had transpired and she called us back to let us know she found it. Her toddler daughter, Tracy had found it and was playing with it that's why she couldn't find it. Rita did love to wear her hair long and frosted, but we never paid to have our hair done we did ourselves and everyone always loved it. We both loved going out and dancing the nights away and had so much fun doing it in our days of youth. I went to dinner with Rita 3 weeks before she passed away and I knew then she was struggling because it was hard for her to walk up 3 steps I could see it took a lot out of her even being on oxygen. My dear friend you took some secrets to the grave with you and I can promise you I will too. Now that you are in God's loving arms you suffer no more and for that I am thankful to God for that. Until we meet again my sweet friend and we will. I can't believe you gone........but you are certainly not forgotten. Love you, Judy
Linda Johnson
left a message on July 12, 2014:
Tracy and Ashley I am so sorry to hear about your mom. I just came back home today an I didn't know. If there is any thing I can do please let me know. Call me.
Debboe
left a message on July 9, 2014:
Rita Ann this is mine and judy's prayer for u Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray the Lord my soul to keep, His Love to guard me through the night, And wake me in the morning's light.[1] Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray the Lord my soul to keep, thy angels watch me through the night, And keep me safe till morning's light.[1] Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray the Lord my soul to keep, If I should die before I wake, Bless me Lord my soul to take.[1] Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray the Lord my soul to keep. Angels watch me through the night, And wake me with the morning light. Amen[2] Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray the Lord my soul to keep. Guide me safely through the night, Wake me with the morning light. If I should live another day I pray the Lord to guide my way. Amen Love u n will miss u!!
Claire Whitehurst
left a message on July 8, 2014:
Ashley & Tracy - I'm so sorry to hear about your mom's passing. You're in our thoughts & prayers. Claire, Ryan, Renae & Adam
Bonnie Nagle
left a message on July 7, 2014:
Good evening Tracy, Ashley, Sue,Gail You all have my deepest heartfelt sympathies... I've known Rita since I was 10 yrs old.. When I was 11 yrs old she SAVED my life in swimming pool..we went to school together, we stayed at each other's houses all the time.. I stayed at her house more..my memories are wonderful ones as kids.. One wonderful memory was on Friday nights if I stayed over Rita's parents took us to the walk- in movies in Elkton. Dropped us off gave us money for junk food and movie.. Wonderful memory for me, we used to talk about it ..Rita was very Blessed in this Life to have two of the most wonderful, kind parents one could ever have..Truly Blessed..when Tracy was born it had been bad snowstorm my mom had never driven in snow before, but when I asked her to take me to hospital to b w Rita she did... When Ashley was born it was the be craze to go thru Lamaze classes.. So Rita asked me to do those with her so I could go with her to have Ashley.. So I did..We both had had a baby already we couldn't understand why we needed a class but we went.. Years later Rita and I put our children in Nazarene church daytime care, mine 4 hers 9 yrs Tracy before and after care.. We rode together.. That was short lived.. Rita and I thru the years grew apart, I moved to elk mills, she to conowingo.. She and I could always pick it up where we left off.. About 3 months ago she called me we talked hour, till she was tired.. That was last time we spoke.. I will always remember Rita as a kind, peaceful in spirit, always went with the flow, never do I remember her any other way..she was quiet..and she was Fashionable..she loved pretty clothes, shoes, for years wore her hair frosted and styled like Farrah fawcet style...she was a part of my life, we became friends as kids , that was our season.. I know Rita believed in God & Jesus Christ we did sometimes go to Baptist Bible Church together..knowing that I find comfort and I want u all to know she is in Heaven.GodsPromise
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Jean Gentry
left a message on July 7, 2014:
Tracy and Ashley, we are very sorry to hear that your mom passed away. Someone forwarded Janet the obituary moments ago. Keep in touch and we will be praying for all of you... Love, Mom, Janet and Linda
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