Rita Anne Shoup

Rita Anne Shoup, long-time resident of Groves, passed away at her home in McKinney, Texas on July 12, 2012. She was born on January 4, 1924 in Anaheim, California to Thaddeus Patin and Irma Fellin Patin. Rita was active for many years in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church where she was a member of the Altar Society and the church choir. She was also active with St. Mary's Hospital Lay Ministry where she was a Eucharistic Minister and lecturer. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 20, 2012 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Groves with Reverend Stephen McCrate officiating. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Park. A visitation for family and friends will be Thursday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. with a rosary service to begin at 6:00 p.m. Rita is survived by her daughter, Linda Shoup and her son, David Shoup both of Texas, three brothers, Gabriel Patin, Anthony Patin, and Patrick Patin all of California and numerous other relatives in Texas, California, and Louisiana. At the request of the deceased, friends wishing to make memorial contributions may send them to an area food bank or child advocacy organization of their choice.