Rita Irwin

Rita Elizabeth Broadus Irwin, age 70, of Gulfport, passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2020 in Gulfport.

Mrs. Irwin was preceded in death by her father, Glen D. Broadus; her mother, Mary Elizabeth Broadus; and her grandson, Kameron Fazzio.

She is survived by her husband of 26 years, Lonnie Lee Irwin, Sr. of Gulfport; her 4 children, Mary Ann Bonta (Terry) of Moss Point, Pamela Ann Fazzio of Saucier, Tammy Rae Ladner (Richard) of Philadelphia, MS and Lonnie Lee Irwin, Jr. of Gulfport; her 5 siblings, Charlotte Ann Cooper (Don), Rachel G. Green, Glen D. Broadus, Bridgette Helveston (Stan) and Kenneth D. Boradus; 8 grandchildren, Michael Fazzio, Brandon, Fazzio, Melissa Ladner, Brittanie Ladner, Macey Parsley (Landon), Dalton Ladner, Brycen Bonta and Jami Fazzio (Kyle); 1 great-grandchild, Emberlyn “Mimi” Hornke; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Mrs. Irwin was a native of Saucier and a long-time resident of Gulfport. She graduated from Harrison Central High School and retired after 26 years from the Harrison County Tax Assessor’s office. She enjoyed dancing country/western and shopping, mostly for shoes.  She attended for 20 years Temple Baptist Church on Dedeaux Road in Gulfport.

The family wishes to express their gratitude for all who have expressed their love, thoughts and prayers.

Visitation will be held on Monday, February 3rd from 12 Noon to 2:00 p.m. with the funeral service to follow at 2:00 p.m. at Riemann Family Funeral Home, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport. Committal services will follow at Broadus Cemetery on Weekly Road in Saucier.

Rev. Forrest Waldrop will be officiating, and pallbearers will be Michael Fazzio, Brandon Fazzio, Brycen Bonta, Landon Parsley, Dalton Ladner and Kyle Hornke.

23rd Psalm

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.

3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.