Rita Compton
December 20, 1947 — February 19, 2017
Rita Compton
Rita Kay Compton, age 69, passed away on February 19, 2017 in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was born on December 20, 1947, in Fort Smith, Arkansas
Rita worked a receptionist for 18 years with the Veterans Administration at Fort Roots, in North Little Rock and the medical center Little Rock, Arkansas.
She is preceded in death by her parents Harold Wear and Norman and Altha Sory; her husband Jack Compton and three sisters.
She is survived by her sons Greg Compton of Sherwood; Michael Compton (Tahleigh) of Sherwood. One grandson Hunter Compton and two sisters: Gayle Orell (Brian) of Cabot and Becky Coaley of Ward.
Memorials may be to Arkansas Hospice, 14 Parkstone Circle, North Little
Rock, AR 72116 or Arkansas Children's Hospital, 1 Children's Way, Little Rock, AR 72202.
A service will be held on Monday, March 6, 2017 at 10:30 A.M. at Smith-Sherwood Funeral Home, 7700 Highway 107, Sherwood, Arkansas. Burial will follow at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery, North Little Rock, Arkansas.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 5, 2017 from 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. at Smith-Sherwood Funeral Home.
Online obituary available at www.smithfamilycares.com
Rita worked a receptionist for 18 years with the Veterans Administration at Fort Roots, in North Little Rock and the medical center Little Rock, Arkansas.
She is preceded in death by her parents Harold Wear and Norman and Altha Sory; her husband Jack Compton and three sisters.
She is survived by her sons Greg Compton of Sherwood; Michael Compton (Tahleigh) of Sherwood. One grandson Hunter Compton and two sisters: Gayle Orell (Brian) of Cabot and Becky Coaley of Ward.
Memorials may be to Arkansas Hospice, 14 Parkstone Circle, North Little
Rock, AR 72116 or Arkansas Children's Hospital, 1 Children's Way, Little Rock, AR 72202.
A service will be held on Monday, March 6, 2017 at 10:30 A.M. at Smith-Sherwood Funeral Home, 7700 Highway 107, Sherwood, Arkansas. Burial will follow at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery, North Little Rock, Arkansas.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 5, 2017 from 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. at Smith-Sherwood Funeral Home.
Online obituary available at www.smithfamilycares.com
Cemetery Details
Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in Sherwood.
Visitation
MAR 5. 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Smith Sherwood Funeral Home - Sherwood
7700 Highway 107
Sherwood, AR, US, 72120
http://husonfuneralhome.com/
Service
MAR 6. 10:30 AM
Smith Sherwood Funeral Home - Sherwood
7700 Highway 107
Sherwood, AR, US, 72120
http://husonfuneralhome.com/
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