Rita Cooley

WINTER HAVEN - Ms. Rita Ann Cooley, age 71, of Winter Haven passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2011 in Auburndale due to renal failure. Ms. Cooley was born in Lime Springs, Iowa and had lived in this area since 1979, coming from Chillicothe, MO. She was a retired ward clerk with Winter Haven Hospital and attended St. Josephs Catholic Church in Winter Haven. Ms. Cooley enjoyed the beach and spending time with her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents Raymond and Clara Horn and her husband Mark E. Cooley. Survivors include 3 sons Jeff Cooley of Chillicothe, MO, Randy Cooley of Danville, VA, and Danny Cooley of Auburndale, daughter Angela Allen of Winter Haven, brother Ronald Horn of Van Nuys, CA, a sister Betty Horn of Cresco, IA, 9 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. A gathering of family and friends will take place Monday from 6 until 8 pm at the Kersey Funeral Home, Auburndale. Memorials may be made to the National Kidney Foundation , 1040 Woodcock Rd., Suite 119, Orlando, FL, 32803.