Rita Kay Webster

Rita Kay (Moody) Webster went to her heavenly home on October 19th, 2014. Rita Kay was born May 29th, 1940, near Browns Valley, Indiana in Montgomery County. She is the daughter of the late Oscar and Ruby (Simpson) Moody. Rita Kay lived the ideal country childhood, full of love and adventure. She graduated from Waveland High School and then went on to Butler University where she met her future husband, David Webster. While at Butler, Rita Kay was involved in a number of campus and Christian activities and was named Homecoming Queen. Rita Kay graduated with a degree in Physical Education and became a teacher as her new husband became an actuary with American United Life Insurance. Rita Kay and David became the proud parents of two children, Jodie Ann Lamb and husband, Don and John David Webster and wife, Kirsten. Her number one priority became raising her children as she continued to be a substitute teacher as time permitted. During this period of her life, Rita Kay and David began the life habit of devoting much of their time and energy into volunteer ministry within their church and community. God blessed Rita Kay with many special gifts. She was a gifted vocalist, worship leader, and choir director over the years; first at Traders Point Christian Church and later at New Hope Christian Church. Rita Kay had a special knack for making everything beautiful. She never lost her love for the country as an avid gardener, horticulturalist, and horse lover. With her abilities to cook and sew, it seemed that there was not much she could not do. More than anything, Rita Kay loved her family. She was blessed with seven grandchildren who became the joy of her recent years. Rita Kay was a very active grandmother as the ultimate soccer fan, 4-H supporter, tennis coach, friend and encourager. Rita Kay’s love for the Lord combined with her adventurous spirit, led her on many short-term mission trips. She and David had traveled to Panama, Brazil, and Thailand, as well as many domestic trips. If Rita Kay became convinced that there was a need she could fulfill, she followed the lead. She leaves behind her husband, two children, seven grandchildren, Shelby, Emma, Riley and Faith Lamb, Zion, Jaden and Aria Webster; brother, John Moody and wife, Ginny; sister, Penny Sparks and husband, Brian; sister-in-law, Sue Moody; and several nieces and nephews. Rita Kay was preceded in death by a brother, Dennis Moody.Funeral Services will be held at New Hope Christian Church, 5780 South 650 East, in Whitestown, Indiana, on Friday, October 24, 2014, at 11:00 a.m., with Rev. David Bourne, officiating. Visitation is planned from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 23, 2014 and 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service on Friday, at the church in Whitestown. Interment will follow services at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lebanon, Indiana. Memorial contributions may be made to the Fishel Laboratory, c/o IU Simon Cancer Center, 535 Barnhill Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46202

Rita Kay Webster

October 20, 2014