Rita Ann Sayles (Parr)

Rita Ann Sayles (Parr), 69, of Eckerman, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2015.

Rita was born, February 25, 1946, in Cheboygan, to Dewy and Hattie (Stover) Parr.

Rita is survived by her children, Dina Sabucco, Tait Sayles, and Clayton and Christina (Sayles) Boone; grandchildren Tyler Boone, and Nicoma and Cheyanne Sayles; siblings Allen, Don and Scott Parr, and Roxie Penfold; sisters-in law, Annette Dolan, Joan Lukes and Susan Kerr; brother-in-law Walt Sayles; and many other cousins, nieces and nephews.

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Preceding Rita in death are her parents, Dewy and Hattie Parr; husband, O.D. Sayles; brother, Roe Parr; sister, Jackie Freiburger; nieces, RoShelle Penfold and Stacy Lee Freiburger; and great-niece Emily Monusko.

A celebration of Rita’s life will be held at noon Saturday, August 29, at the Allis Township hall, 20018 County Road 638, Onaway. The Smiling Circle Club, which the Parr family has been with for over four generations, will be providing lunch in honor of Rita.  Online condolences may be left at www.clarkbaileynewhouse.com.