Rita Stringfellow
1956 - 2020 | Sheffield
Rita will always be remembered for her love of life and determination to make the most of any opportunity. To think of her dancing with abandon to her favourite music will always bring a smile to those of us lucky enough to share those times with her. With quiet determination, she made things happen. In her last few years, her illness did not hold her back. Rather than hiding away and cushioning herself from harm, she went on some great trips and grabbed every opportunity to spend time and have fun with family and friends. I am sure we can all remember her gesticulating as she became more and more animated with every glass she drank. She has left a huge hole in all our lives but we will all have that special song or special place which will remind us of her. Let us remember her with a smile.
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Thoughts and Donations
£21.60 + £5.40 GiftAid
It has been a joy to share the last 40 years as Rita you were my wonderful dancing friend - I will truly miss you. Love Sue x
Donated by Sue Rossington - 01/02/2021
£200.00
Donated by - 15/12/2020
£21.60 + £5.40 GiftAid
Donated by Mick Bennett - 14/12/2020
£21.60 + £5.40 GiftAid
I feel privileged to have known you as a friend and will treasure the things we did together. Mick wishes he had known you longer. Fond memories of you dancing and Leopold Square in the summer. Plus the Showroom and lunch at Mamas and Leones. Always in our hearts.
Donated by Susan Wilson - 14/12/2020
£54.60
Will miss you so much. A dance and a glass of wine will always remind me of you. Hope your on your Thunder Road. Sue X With love and happy memories from your Thunder Road duet partner. Rob X
Donated by Sue Carrott - 14/12/2020
£100.00 + £25.00 GiftAid
Rita was an amazing lady.She was fun to be with, kind, thoughtful and determined to lead life to the full. It was a joy to watch her dance, whatever the style she made it her own. She loved the sun and learnt Spanish to be able to converse in the quieter small villages of Spain. When she became more home based she learnt to knit, with occasional trips to the nearby wool shop for help. Nothing was too much of a challenge, hot air balloon trip, no problem. We will all miss her, and will treasure our own particular memories of a very special lady.
Donated by Carol Mansell - 14/12/2020
Keep dancing Reet 😘
Donated by Tracey Tomlin - 13/12/2020
£10.00 + £2.50 GiftAid
To a long and valued family friend
Donated by Audrey Shaw - 13/12/2020
£25.00 + £6.25 GiftAid
Donated by Paul Barlow - 12/12/2020
Donated by Anna Longman - 11/12/2020
I am so glad to have met Rita (as I did on many occasions as a wonderful friend of my sister). She was so full of interest and enthusiam - for enjoyment, dancing, exploring, travel...to name but a few. Rita you were, and are, a true and bright inspiration to so many, in the way you participated fully in everything you did, grabbing the moment and engaging with life.
Donated by Joanna Laver - 11/12/2020
£100.00
Donated by - 07/12/2020
Donated by Anonymous - 03/12/2020
£21.60
I met Rita at a Spanish class and enjoyed her company greatly. Her love of life and her family shone through and she will be missed at our weekly lessons.
Donated by Sandra Waters - 01/12/2020
Donated by Thomas Packer - 01/12/2020
Donated by Rhiannon Allison - 01/12/2020
Donated by Anonymous - 01/12/2020
£30.00 + £7.50 GiftAid
Remembering a fine, brave and beautiful woman xx
Donated by Maxine Adrian-Fleet - 01/12/2020
Rita was a big part of my early 20s and I am so sorry to hear she's passed away. Sending love to Mike and Adam, and the rest of her family. x
Donated by Victoria Wood - 01/12/2020
£54.60 + £13.65 GiftAid
Thank you Rita for all the laughter, love and late, late night, wine fuelled, conversations.... Going away with Rita was always fun and often full of surprises - she was never one to shy away from a bit of adventure. Rita was such a generous spirited, positive woman and I will miss her dreadfully - she will always be in my heart.
Donated by Sally Laver - 30/11/2020
£20.00
I know Rita from attending Spanish classes with her. She was such a warm, friendly person. I always enjoyed hearing about her adventurous travel and holidays.
Donated by Claire Roberts - 30/11/2020
£20.00
For the last 3 years I have attended Spanish lessons with Rita. Her sense of fun, positivity, and determination to live life to the full has been an inspiration. I will miss her. Condolences and thoughts are with her family.
Donated by Jill Martin - 30/11/2020
£193.23 + £48.31 GiftAid
My darling Rita has left a hole in my life but now there are happy memories in her place.
Donated by Mike Fleming - 30/11/2020
Donated by WENDY MUSTILL - 29/11/2020
Before covid I often used to chat to Rita at the gym where we did some of the same dance and yoga classes and was always uplifted by her positivity and vibrancy. My thoughts go out to all her friends and family who will miss such a lovely strong person so much.
Added by Wendy Mustill - 29/11/2020
With fond memories from Rita's Feet First days , from John and Fran
Donated by Anonymous - 26/11/2020
£25.00 + £6.25 GiftAid
Remembering Rita, whose strength of will was an inspiration.
Donated by KATE McRAE - 26/11/2020
£30.00 + £7.50 GiftAid
The person I have had the most fun with ever. Some great trips and some lovely memories. The seagull pinching your ice cream in Jersey Dancing in La Paloma, Barcelona Jumping over the bonfire in Methana Rainy days in Orkney Dancing with Feet First in Whitby The quiet of Ravello Drinking cocktails on Capri A glorious walk in Tenerife I will miss you.
Donated by Helen Shaw - 25/11/2020
£30.00
Its a comfort to know that Rita was so well cared for at St Lukes. Rita was a special person & will be so sadly missed. Am glad we were able to meet up even for a few times over the summer now they are my last memories of her. Lovely Rita, special lady xxx
Donated by Sandra Eyre - 25/11/2020
£21.60 + £5.40 GiftAid
Donated by Christine Storrs - 25/11/2020
£21.60 + £5.40 GiftAid
Remembering all the fun and laughter from the many Sheffield gatherings and our group holiday on the Isles of Scilly. You will be greatly missed Rita. With love Lynda & Norman xx
Donated by Lynda Britton - 24/11/2020
£13.00 + £3.25 GiftAid
In peace and with love.
Donated by Ann Swinburn - 24/11/2020
£148.35 + £37.09 GiftAid
Rita , miss you deeply . All my love , Derek
Donated by Derek Metcalfe - 24/11/2020
£13.00 + £3.25 GiftAid
Donated by David Shaw - 24/11/2020
£30.00
Donated by Tony Richardson - 24/11/2020