Madison Heights High School
1965 Class Reunion

Rita A. McConathy Spencer
 

March 26, 1947 — Oct. 31, 2008

Rita A. (McConathy) Spencer, 61, of Anderson, died Oct. 31, 2008, at Rawlins House in Pendleton, following an extended illness.  She was born March 26, 1947, in Anderson, and lived most of her life in this area. She was a 1965 graduate of Madison Heights High School. Rita had been employed by J.C. Penney Co. for 15 years. She was a member of Fifth Street United Methodist Church.

(Note: Rita had had Alzheimer's since 2003.  She was diagnosed with an aggressive
type.  Her mother took care of her until 2007 when she went to Rawling's
House.  The casket was closed so I assumed she was in the fetal position
as many are with that disease.  I did convey our condolences from the Lady
Pirates and Eddie (her son) appreciated the thoughts and me coming to the
funeral home.  Just wanted to give you an update.
From Arlene Webb Ellingwood)

Survivors include her son, Edward (wife, Jenny) Spencer of Pendleton; her mother, Yuma (Lewis) McConathy; sister, Roseanna (husband, Joe) Leigh of Anderson; brother, Andrew (wife, Cindy) McConathy of Marietta, Ga.; grandchildren, Nathan Spencer and Camille Spencer; and a nephew, Mason McConathy.

Rita was preceded in death by her father, Otis McConathy.

Services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Robert D. Loose Funeral Homes & Crematory, South Chapel, 200 W. 53rd St., Anderson, officiated by Pastor Donna Ward.

Burial will take place at Anderson Memorial Park Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the South Chapel.

Memorial contributions may be made to Fifth Street United Methodist Church, 1124 W. Fifth St., Anderson, IN  46016.