Tuesday December 6, 2022.
Beloved wife of the late John G. Rooney; loving mother of John Rooney, Jr.; dear daughter of the late Ray and Ellen Swan; dear sister of Linda (Melton) Swan –Van Vickle; dear sister-in-law of Shearon Lunsford; dear aunt of Travis Swan; dear aunt to many nephews and nieces; Our dear cousin and friend.
Services: Visitation at KUTIS AFFTON CHAPEL 10151 Gravois, Wednesday December 14, 10:00 AM until services at 12 Noon. Interment JB National Cemetery. Memorials to American Cancer Society appreciated.
Aunt Rita, we will miss you so much! You were fearless and such a fighter. I am so grateful that I knew such a strong being. We will never forget you. Love you always, Melinda
Our deepest sympathies. Love and prayers. Love to all family.
Aunt Rita you were one of the strongest ladies I know. I remember how much you loved deer hunting and going with Uncle Johnny. We always had a lot of good laughs and a lot of good memories. You made some of the best apple butter too. You will be missed. I love you! Love, Carrie
Aunt Rita I always loved visiting you and uncle Johnny it was always so much fun you guys always made us laugh so much and all the times we went canoeing thank you for all the great memories you will be so so deeply missed but never forgotten R.I.P. Love you
Our deepest condolences from our family to yours
My friend, I can’t believe you’re gone. We haven’t spoken in such a long time. You were in my thoughts and I was going to try to get your number to catch up. Rest in Heaven, my friend. My deepest condolences to the family. Love you, Rita
Deepest condolences to you and your family for your loss.
My deepest condolences family, sending prayers and hugs we love you all.
Melinda and John I am so sorry for your loss. Deepest sympathy.
To a friend like no other never thought about being without you in my life I miss you until we meet again love you always today more than yesterday always
Aunt Rita you was the best, toughest Aunt. I will never forget your pigs in a blanket that you made for John’s birthday, or knitted baby blankets, and quilt you made my kids. You were always there for the kids birthday. We all are going to miss you. I love you! Love, Belinda and the kids.
Our deepest sympathy to your family.
Aunt Rita you have always been an amazing person. So fun and so many hobbies from hunting, crocheting , baking. So brave and happy. A very strong lady. I will miss you so very much and love you.