Rita Gail Langford
Rita Gail Langford, 64, a resident of Pearland, TX, formerly of Panama City, FL passed away on May 23, 2022 in Houston, TX. Rita was born January 25, 1958 in Danville, KY and was of the Baptist faith. Rita best practiced her faith during her forty year career as a registered nurse.
Her passions were first and foremost, her family who love and adore her dearly. She also loved painting, the beach and all living things. Especially her dog Daisy.
She leaves behind her husband Ernest Langford II; daughter, Samantha Langford; son, Jonathan Langford; mother-in-law, Edna Langford; step-daughters: Kadeana Langford, and Sandra Langford; grandsons: Jamin and Jonah Elliot; and numerous nieces and nephews. She also leaves behind her sister, Debora Kay Smith and brother, Darrell Ray Kidd. Rita will be missed as well by her close friends who she loved dearly and cherished.
Visitation will be held on Friday, May 27, 2022 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Crowder Funeral Home. Funeral services will begin Saturday, May 28, 2022 at 9 a.m. in the chapel of Crowder Funeral Home in Pearland, 2422 E. Broadway Pearland, TX 77581.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Rita Langford’s name to your local S.P.C.A Organization in honor of her lifelong love of animals.
I was so saddened by the passing of Rita. She was someone very special and fun to work with. I know she will be missed by all.
My Jewel, my beautiful sister, I will miss your crazy sense of humor. You always knew how to make us laugh and your laugh was contagious. I hold so many great memories of being with you and Sonny and will keep those memories close. Love you … Violet
I will miss my best friend from high school. We graduated in 1976. Even though we were not able to see each other often due to the long distance, we stayed connected with phone calls and social media. Rita and I both had a daughter 2 months apart. She and I both became nurses as we had a love to help people. I am sad I will not be able to see her on this earth anymore but I know I will see her in heaven one day. God bless her husband, children and all her family and friends. I pray for your comfort and peace.
May the Lord heal and guide you made your family through this hard time.
If Rosie or I can be of any help to you please ask.
My heart goes out to you my friend.
Lonnie and Rosie
My thoughts are of the happy times we spent together here in Virginia, our phone conversations and Facebook chats . Rest easy friend. My prayers to family and friends for comfort
Deby Bockelman-Jenkins and John Jenkins
I’ve known Sonny since our Navy days and Rita as long as they have been married. I was so happy for Sonny when he found the love of his life. My heart goes out to you brother during this difficult time.
I will miss Rita’s infectious smile, her bubbly personality and those times we shared our faith together. I’m sure there is a big party going on in Heaven right now. Rita, your work is done and now you rest in Gods arms. Miss you and love you 😘
Rita was such a great person! She was fun to be around and great person to talk too. I will miss her.
I am so sad to hear of Rita’s passing. She was a strong woman with a warm loving heart. I had some wonderful conversations with Rita over the years, and I came to know what a special woman she was. I will miss her. My deepest condolences to Sonny, Samantha, Jonathan, Phyllis and everyone who loved her.
Love,
Ina
I don’t even know where to start to write about Aunt Rita because how amazing amazing, loving and funny she was. I started sailing with Uncle Sonny in 2015 or 2016 and Aunt Rita was always our #1 supporter during the race whether we placed or didn’t place I know she would be proud of us. I will forever cherish my moments with Aunt Rita, she would always make sure I was having fun when I would stay with her, Whether she cracked jokes or she would make sure everyone included me in the conversation because she knew I was a shy person. I will forever be thankful for knowing this family. ♥️ love you guys and I am praying for the family and friends affected by this.
I don’t even know where to write about Aunt Rita because how amazing, loving and funny she was. I started sailing with Uncle Sonny in 2015 or 2016 and Aunt Rita was always our #1 supporter during the race whether we placed or didn’t place I know she would be proud of us. I will forever cherish my moments with Aunt Rita , she would always make sure I was having fun when I would stay with her, whether she cracked jokes or she would make sure everyone included me because she knew I was a shy person. I will forever be thankful for knowing this family. <3 love you guys and I am praying for the family and friends affected by this.
My dearest Rita, I am absolutely devastated and cannot believe you’re gone. I remember the first time we met, it was a party in Ft. Lauderdale and from that moment on we became true friends. Oh the memories we shared! You in nursing school and me the beach bum that allowed you to practice IV and taking blood from my arm! You were the first to learn I was pregnant with my first child, Kristen. You were there every step of the way my dear friend. Oh, the excitement when you first met Sonny, you said you were going to marry that guy! Forty one years of friendship I will never forget. Fly High my friend and please tell my son and grandson in Heaven, I love and miss them too.
Love Linda
It was a pleasure to know you Ms Rita, I love you..
I had the pleasure of meeting Rita at M.D. Anderson doing her care. She was a very sweet and caring person. When caring for her I just love to go to her room, just to her what she was going to tell me. She was a very outspoken person in her own sweet way. She will be missed.
My sweet friend you will be missed so very much, but I take comfort in knowing that we will see each other again in God’s timing. I promise to take a lesson from you in strength and love because those two things were qualities among many that I so admired from you. You never met a stranger and I am so thankful that this stranger had the honor of becoming a friend. Fly high my sweet friend.
Rita, you will be missed! We always enjoyed our time together at the bash and during your visit to our house in Florida. Your pleasant personality was contagious to everyone and your bright smile will be missed by us, as well as all others throughout the years. I am so sorry that you are not with us in life, but am sure you will stay with us in spirit forever on. My heart aches to hear this news and all our love and prayers go out to Sonny & family to get through this trying time. I am sure you all will honor her legacy by living your lives to the fullest. Please know that your friends love you and are here for you now and in the future. “I know for certain that we never lose the people we love, even to death. They continue to participate in every act, thought and decision we make. Their love leaves an indelible imprint in our memories.” —Leo Buscaglia
Rita, was an amazing person. She was always inclusive. No matter how much of an outsider I felt I was, she would always have a bright smile on her face and welcome me into the conversation with a hug.. She was amazing. She was will be missed by so many.