Rita Grace Smullin
November 15, 1933 - February 20, 2025
Rita Grace Smullin passed away February 20, 2025 in Dallas, Texas. She was born to loving parents Rowland and Faytima Allbright in Baton Rouge, LA on November 15, 1933. She married John Buie Smullin, also of Baton Rouge, on January 26, 1956. He preceded her in death after 55 years of marriage. She and John were preceded in death by an infant baby daughter in 1961. Rita is now survived by her daughter Mahlon Grace Hight and her husband, Fred Reese Hight; and daughter Susanna Buie Ganninger and her husband Christopher James Ganninger; and two grandchildren, Gresham Buie Ganninger and Chaney Ashlyn Ganninger.
Rita Grace has asked for no one be saddened by her departure, as she was very blessed throughout her life by the devotion and love of her parents, followed by the love of her own family and friends; and enjoyed a full, active and happy life.
There is no service planned at this time but, if you wish, you may donate to University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas.
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ANY DAY OF THE WEEK
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