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            <text>Rita K. Roush, 59, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Sunday, August 6, 2023 at her residence.  &#13;
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Born in Gallia County, Ohio, Rita was the daughter of the late Jack and Elsie Harmon Meek.  Rita married Gerald D. Roush, who preceded her in death on June 12, 2017.  In addition to her parents and her husband Gerald, Rita was preceded in death by a daughter, Bonnie Roush; brother, Jackie Meek; sister, Cathy McNeil; and a very special grandmother, Hilda Meek.&#13;
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Rita loved her children and her grandchildren; she was Mom to everyone.  She is survived by her son, Dakota Roush (Christine Dray) of Gallipolis; daughter, Jessica K. (Allen) Nolan of Gallipolis; grandchildren reared in the home, Bryan Jax McQuaid and Rita “Roo” Roush; stepchildren, Kimberly Roush Bouaroy of Hilliard, Ohio, James Roush (Julie) of Canal Winchester, Ohio, Gerald (Michelle) Roush, and Michelle (Dan) Eno of Dunnellon, Florida; her special grandchildren, Grayson, Hunter, Jaxon, Brynleigh, and Finley; sisters, Pamela Meek of Gallipolis and Teresa Martin of Oak Hill; and brother, Chris Meek of Gallipolis.&#13;
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Friends may call from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 12, 2023 at Willis Funeral Home.  The family will have a private Homestead Burial in the Roush Family Cemetery.</text>
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