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Rita A. Conner

Rita A. Conner, 75, of Fayetteville, died on March 22, 2017 at the Willard Walker Hospice Home. She was born September 21, 1941 in Caruthersville, Mo., to Earl and Norma Davis McNiel. She was a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother. Rita retired from Walmart after 15 years. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Roger McNiel and Mike (Frye) McNiel; and sister, Susan McNiel Brashears. She is survived by her husband, James (Bob) Conner of the home; two sons, Randy Conner of Tennessee, and Richard Conner and wife Sonja of Bentonville; daughter, Robin West and husband Joseph of Nashville, Tenn.; brother, Johnny McNiel of Nixa, Mo.; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. No services are planned at this time. Cremation arrangements by Beard's Funeral Chapel. Online condolences may be made to www.beardsfuneralchapel.com.

Published March 24, 2017

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