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Rita Gail Townsend

December 1, 1952 - January 13, 2012

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Visitation
Kilpatrick Funeral Home
1200 Lamy Lane
Monroe, LA 71201
318-323-9611 |

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Service
Kilpatrick Funeral Home
1200 Lamy Lane
Monroe, LA 71201
318-323-9611 |
Monday 1/16

Funeral services for Rita Gail Townsend, 59, of West Monroe, are at 1:00PM Monday, January 16, 2012 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Dr. Toby Frost will officiate. Interment will follow at Hasley Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mrs. Townsend was born December 1, 1952 in Monroe and passed away January 13, 2012, in Monroe. She was preceded in death by parents, Billy and Dorothy Wood; husband, James A. Townsend; son, Jimmy Townsend; and her sister, Dale Wood Goettig. Mrs. Townsend was a Ouachita Parish School Board employee for many years. Mrs. Townsend is survived by her brother, Billy Wood, Jr. and wife, Pamela; granddaughter, Kristy Mitchell; great-grandchildren, Ethan and Skylier Mitchell; father-in-law, Oscar “Rat” Townsend; brother-in-law Dale Townsend; nephew, Landon Wood; niece, Brooke Wood; and a host of friends. Visitation will be Monday from 11:00 AM until time of service at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe.

Visitation
Kilpatrick Funeral Home
1200 Lamy Lane
Monroe, LA 71201
318-323-9611 | Map
Service
Kilpatrick Funeral Home
1200 Lamy Lane
Monroe, LA 71201
318-323-9611 | Map
Monday 1/16

Funeral services for Rita Gail Townsend, 59, of West Monroe, are at 1:00PM Monday, January 16, 2012 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Dr. Toby Frost will officiate. Interment will follow at Hasley Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mrs. Townsend was born December 1, 1952 in MonroeContinue Reading

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KRISTY MITCHELL left a message on February 19, 2014:
MISS YOU MAMMAW
Melissa Sant left a message on January 22, 2012:
I'm so sorry to hear this about Gail. Gail was a good friend for many years. We played softball together for many years. May GOD be with the family.Now she can be with Jimmy and have a wonderful life in Heaven.
freda hancock left a message on January 18, 2012:
My deepest heartfelt sympathy goes to the family. I pray that the God of all comfort, comforts you at this time and may you find comfort in one another. Reflect on what you learned from Rita and the love she gave may it warm your heart. My Condolences.
James Collins left a message on January 15, 2012:
Gaile,my you rest in peace. i'll miss my friend may god bless
Debra Fife left a message on January 15, 2012:
Please accept my sincerest condolences for your loss. Gail was a wonderful lady and she will be missed. I know Angels will keep a watch over you and your family....their names are Daile and Gail......
Peace of mind is a call away. We're here when you need us most.
Terri Watson Scheffler left a message on January 15, 2012:
My prayers are with Gail's family.
Anne Britton left a message on January 14, 2012:
Gail, you've been my friend for years and I will truly miss you. I know you are at peace now and free of pain. I will always love and miss you. You and your family are in my prayers. Rest in peace.
Kilpatrick Funeral Homes left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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