Rita Brixey

Rita G. Brixey, 57, of Mexico, died at 6:59 p.m., Friday, September 26, 2014, at her home.

There will be a visitation from 5 - 7 p.m. Wednesday at Pickering Funeral Home. Private burial will be held at a later date.

Rita was born August 17, 1957, in Moberly. She was the daughter of William E. Francis and Sara M. Jones. On March 22, 1986, in Mexico, she married Mark A. Brixey who survives at the home.

In addition to her husband, survivors include two sons, Shane Brixey and fiancée Elizabeth, Mexico, and Jeremy Brixey and girlfriend Sara Barnes, Mexico; one brother, Gary Lee Francis, Columbia; two step brothers, Robert Avery, State of California, and Gary Avery, Atlanta, Georgia; one sister, Robyn Francis, Kansas City; one step sister, Suzie Bower, Montgomery City; and three grandchildren, Haydan, Hayliee, and Alexzandra.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Rita was a member of the Women of the Moose Chapter 1385, Mexico. She worked most of her life as a seamstress She loved cooking, camping, and being outdoors.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. They may be sent in care of Pickering Funeral Home, 403 N. Western, Mexico, MO 65265