Rita Louise Ditzfeld, 70, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away peacefully on March 8th, 2026.
Born on July 26th, 1955, in Kansas City, Missouri to Garnett and Mary Lou Pierce (Heinzelmann). She grew up in Independence, MO. alongside her brother Ron Pierce. Rita had a very loving and fun personality. She loved to laugh and spend time with friends and family. A lover of music, singing, dancing, and good movies.
Rita was preceded in death by her father, Garnett Pierce; her brother, Ron Pierce; her daughter, Rachael Thompson; her son, Alan Cantrell; and her granddaughter, Sylvia Heaton.
She is survived by her mother, Marie Pierce; her children, Sean Pierce (Terri), Jesse Thompson, Sara Heaton (Darren), and Aran Cantrell (Kasey); her grandchildren, Alexis Pierce (Austin), London Pierce, and Brantley Johnson.
A memorial service will be determined at a later time.
Obituary submitted by the family.
Arrangements by Royer Funeral Homes.