Rita Louise Clarke
1/09/39 – 8/08/10
 
Passed away Sunday at the age of 71. She is preceded in death by her lifelong partner, Jose Luis Santander, and children, Lil Les, Lil Joe, and Marina. She is survived by sons, Patrick Grenz, Michael Clarke, Luis Santander, Tony Santander, and Christopher Santander. Grandmother to Heather, Jessica, Andy, Nick, and Isaiah. 
 

She touched everyone that she met in so many ways, willing to share a story or to lend an ear. She enjoyed her pets, gardening, cooking, and being outdoors. Above all else she was a family woman, holding her family as her most prized possession. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends.
 
In keeping with Rita’s wishes services will be private, with interment to be at Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please send donations in her memory to The Humane Society of Missouri, . www.HSMO.org