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Saturday, March 1, 2025
Rita Moser Barnett
Rita Moser Barnett
Cedar Park, TX
Rita Marie Moser Barnett, 94 of Cedar Park, TX, formerly of Strawberry Point, died February 24, 2025, at New Hope Manor Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Thomas Barnett; and sister, Marilyn Opperman (Monticello). Survivors include his three daughters Mary Hart (Land O’Lakes, FL), Susan Martin (Sandwich, MA) and Vicky Barnett (Round Rock, TX); and five grandchildren.
Rita worked and retired from the phone company. She enjoyed ballroom dancing as a young woman, was an avid seamstress, and card player.
Private services will be held at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, FL.