Rita K. Lauderdale, 70
Rita K. Lauderdale, 70, wife of John H. Lauderdale, passed on Tuesday, May 7, 2019.
She was born in Huntingburg on August 5, 1948, to the late William and Katherine Songer Astrike.
Rita was a retired elementary school counselor for Fayette County School Systems and a member of Versailles Baptist Church. She volunteered at Versailles Food Pantry.
She served in the children’s ministry at Bible Study Fellowship and mentored students in VBC’s after school Hispanic ministry. Rita loved traveling the world with John and enjoyed spending time with her three daughters and their 14 rambunctious grandchildren!!! She stayed active by participating in water aerobics at Falling Springs, was an avid reader and lover of Jesus!!! Her encouraging words and loving smile touched everyone she met!!!
In addition to her husband, she is survived by her daughters, Klarissa L. (Jason H.) Powell of Antioch, Ill., Amanda K. (John) Moffett of Versailles, and Bethany (Bryce) Butler of Louisville; her brother, Randy (Mary) Astrike of Florida.; and her grandchildren, Makenna, Will, Keegan, Jackson, Savannah, Maya, Mateo, Madison, Sawyer, Isabella, Merynn, McKinley, Amelia, and Myra.
Gathering of Friends and Family will be held on Saturday, May 11, 2019, from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at Clark Legacy Center, Versailles Rd.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Galilean Children’s Home.
John, so shocked and sorry to hear of Rita’s passing. My prayers are with you and family.
John Aufderhar
John, daughters, Randall and “14” grandchildren: I am so sorry to learn of Rita’s passing. Rita and I shared a special “neighbor/friend” relationship. I have so many fond memories with Rita.. I know that you are saddened. Rita’s spiritual being will forever live with you and the family. Take care and may God Bless you and the family. Bill Estabrook