Rita Kathryn Mcfarland

            Rita Kathryn McFarland, 84, of Desloge, passed away January 31, 2020.  She was born August 21, 1935, in Desloge, to the late Charles and Bessie (Dudley) Townsend.  She was a lifetime member, and secretary for 40 years, at the First Baptist Church in Desloge.

            She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Doyle McFarland; two daughters, Kathryn McFarland and Laura McFarland; and four siblings, Charles, Ray, Elmer, and Betty Frances Townsend.

            Rita is survived by her son, Paul McFarland and wife Christine; granddaughter, Kealy McFarland; and sister, Helen Chartrau.

            Visitation will be held at C.Z. Boyer and Son Funeral Home in Desloge, Sunday, February 2, 2020 from 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM.  The service will be held at the First Baptist Church in Desloge, Monday, February 3, 2020 at 11:00 AM. Pastor Bradford Laubinger will be officiating.  Interment will follow at St. Francois Memorial Park in Bonne Terre. Memorials may be directed to First Baptist Church.