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Obituary
Rita Nelson, born in 1973, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2023. She is survived by her loving son, Dwayne Nelson, her caring brother, Miko Nelson and her sister Mikki Degraphenreed. Rita was predeceased by her partner, Hubert Vaughan.
Rita graduated from Leon High School in Tallahassee, FL in 1991 and went on to receive her degree in Political Science from the University of Florida, Gainesville in 1995. In 1989, she …
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What was Rita's favorite color?
Green
Green
Green
What causes did Rita care about most?
march of dimes
march of dimes
march of dimes
What were Rita's favorite vacation spots?
Hawaii
Hawaii
Hawaii
What were Rita's favorite ways to exercise?
Walking
Walking
Walking