Rita Marie Eoff Newsom, 56, Warrenton, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020, at Mercy Hospital in Washington, Missouri.
Rita was born on September 25, 1963, in Olney, Missouri, the daughter of David Russell Eoff Sr. and Shirley Jean (Cullins) Eoff. On February 17, 1979, in Williamsburg, she married Walter W. Newsom.
Rita was preceded in death by her father, David Russell Eoff Sr.; her mother, Shirley Jean Cullins; and two brothers, David Russell Eoff Jr., and Paul Richard Eoff.
Survivors include her husband, Walter Newsom; one son, Brian Newsom, of Warrenton; one daughter, Tabitha (Nathan) Whelchel, of Warrenton; five grandchildren, Makenzey Newsom, Shane Pearce, Russell Newsom, Paedyn Newsom, and Robert Newsom; and five brothers, James Dean Eoff, of Montgomery City, Daniel Dale Eoff, of Warrenton, Duane Edgar (Jill) Eoff, of Moberly, Christopher Wayne (Sarah) Eoff, of Montgomery City, and Adam Michael (Jacqueline) Eoff, of Montgomery City.
Mrs. Newsom had worked at Jack-in-the-box and as a loan officer for Courtesy Loan, both in Warrenton. She had also attended Creekside Place Church in Warrenton.
Rita enjoyed puzzle books and camping. She was a NASCAR fan and attended races at Talladega for many years. She also collected salt and pepper shakers. Above all, she dearly loved spending time with her grandchildren and family.
Visitation will be held Monday, Jan. 20, 2020, at Schlanker Funeral Home, Montgomery City, from noon-3 p.m.
Funeral services will be held Monday, Jan. 20, also at the funeral home, at 3 p.m., with Pastor Steven Kohler officiating.
Burial will follow in Montgomery City Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association. Both may be sent in care of Schlanker Funeral Home, 207 Danville Road, Montgomery City, Mo. 63361.
The family is being served by Schlanker Funeral Home, Montgomery City.
