J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes

Haggerty, Rita M.

Monday, February 23, 2009

Rita Marion Haggerty, 90, of Hopewell died on Monday, February 23, 2009. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bruno and Marian Barry Ledoux; husband, Andrew Haggerty and her son, John Fleming. Mrs. Haggerty was a member of Woodlawn Baptist Church where she fulfilled her most cherished accomplishment of teaching the four year olds in Sunday School for 30 years. She is survived by her daughter, Paula H. Leggett; son, Larry A. Haggerty; six grandchildren; seven great grandchildren and a sister, Cecile Cushing. The family will receive friends at the Hopewell Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home on Wednesday, February 25, 2009 from 7 to 8:30 pm. A funeral service will be held at 10 am on Thursday, February 26, 2009 at Woodlawn Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Bermuda Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Woodlawn Baptist Church, 3512 Virginia Street, Hopewell, Virginia 23860. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.

Dear Larry,
My sympathy goes out to you and your family upon the loss of your Mother. I have not seen her in
many years, but she has always had a special place in my heart, reserved for those I love.
Take comfort in the knowledge that she is now in
Heaven with our Heavenly Father. Take care of
yourself.

Posted by: Terri at February 27, 2009 11:30 PM

Paula and Larry
We are saddened to hear of the passing of your mom.
She was a very special person and was an example to so many. Over the years we came to know her and to love her in a very special way. She always had a big smile and a kind word for everyone. We recently say her at Shoney's and as usual she was her usual self,smiling and in a happy mood. She will be remembered by all for the Christian women she was. God Bless you as you go through this hard time. Always remember that you will see her again in heaven.

Posted by: Bill & Dorothy Thompson at February 26, 2009 08:51 AM

Larry I found out today about the loss of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Remember her and all the good times. As time goes on the hurt will get better. Rely on God to give you strength.
Debbie Taylor
Harry E. James Elementary

Posted by: Debbie Taylor at February 25, 2009 08:53 PM

Larry,
We are sorry to hear about your mom. However, she is now in a much better place then any of us. I remember her teaching Sunday school & Laura being in her class. She is a wonderful woman and will be missed greatly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Carolyn & Laura Field

Posted by: Laura & Carolyn Field at February 25, 2009 07:57 PM

Larry, I am so sorry to hear about your mother. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of need. If there is anything I can do, please don't hesitate to contact me.

Posted by: Rich Mason at February 25, 2009 06:23 PM

Paula & Larry,
We were sad to hear about your moms passing. I just spoke to her on Sunday morning and gave her a hug. Her and your dad are finall together again. If there is anything we can do just let us know. Oyr heartfelt condolences go out to the both of you. The loss of a parent is a hard bridge to cross but I believe that the loss of a mother is alittle tougher because mothers seem to have all the answers. No matter what happens you turn to mom. Once again our hrasrtfelt condolences to the both of you.
Jimmy & Cindy Aultman

Posted by: Jimmy & Cindy Aultman at February 25, 2009 03:13 PM

John & Maureen,

We are so sorry for your loss. Just know your grandmother is in a much better place than we are. There is no pain there, no old age, no sad tears. Remember to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord! God always keeps his promises to us. Now she is with all the loved ones who have gone on before her and she will be watching over you now. We pray that God comforts you and keeps you strong in your time of need.
We love you

Posted by: Wayne & Peggy Wilson at February 25, 2009 09:51 AM

Larry - I am sorry for your loss. Your Mom and my Dad are there in Heaven with God. There has to be a conversation something like 'Heaven is so great. Larry and Russ have so much to look forward to when they get here. This is so much better than their minds can possibly fathom.' All this is because of their personal relationship with Jesus, God's Son. I pray the Great Comforter will show you peace in your time of loss.

Posted by: Russ McDowell at February 24, 2009 09:03 PM

There will come a day when the tears of sorrow will softly flow into tears of remembrance...and your heart will begin healing itself...and grieving will be interrupted by episodes of joy...and you will hear the whisper of hope. There will come a day when you will welcome the tears of remembrance...as a sun shower of the soul...a turning of the tide...a promise of peace. There will come a day when you will...risk loving...go on believing...and treasure the tears of remembrance. I have fought the fine fight, I have run the course to the finish, I have observed the faith.-2Timothy 4:7. As for me, I will lie down that I may sleep; I shall certainly awake, for Jehovah himself keeps supporting me. -Psalms 3:5

Posted by: Magallon Family at February 24, 2009 01:09 PM

To Paula and Larry, Our thoughts and prayers are with you all in your time of loss. She touched so many lives in her years doing working with and teaching children.She and your Dad were friends of Mom and Dad for many years and were so well respected by all. She will be sadly missed by many. May God comfort you with your knowledge they are now in their heavenly home with Him.

Posted by: Mike Moore at February 24, 2009 10:01 AM