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Rita Kay Haisman

Rita Kay Haisman, age 66, died April 15, 2013, at her home in Decatur. She was born on Dec. 5, 1946, to Gilbert and Patricia Lunsford in Nashville, Kan. She married in 1967 to Harry Haisman. At the age of 55, she was an honor graduate from the U of A. Rita was a substitute teacher for the Decatur School District and a homemaker. Rita enjoyed hunting and making quilts. She loved to cook and bake cakes. Her favorite holiday was Christmas. Survivors include her husband, Harry Haisman; three sons, CJ Haisman, Raymond Haisman and John Haisman; two daughters, Suzie Haisman and Patti Jones; one brother, Gilbert Lunsford and wife, Caroline; one sister, Jeanette Goddardand husband, Jim; seven grandchildren, Alex Jones, Jonathan Haisman, Briana Williams, Ray-Ray Haisman II, Taylor Haisman, Clayton Jones and Lizzie Haisman; and several nieces and nephews. There will be a potluck dinner at Murphy Park in Springdale following the service. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 20 at Sisco Funeral Chapel in Springdale. To sign the online guestbook, please visit www.siscofuneral.com.

Published April 18, 2013

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