Karita Dean

Karita Lyn Morris Dean has passed from this earth to her homeland in the heart of God on Thursday, July 7, 2011.

Karita was born November 19, 1936 in Dumont, Texas. She lived in Ruidoso 49 years, working in Banking, Real Estate, Mortgage and as Church Secretary for 10 years. She was an accomplished pianist, playing for the Frist Christian Church of 26 years.

Survived by her husband, Bill Dean daughters, Karita Jonine Sullivan and Gena Beth Whitlock and her husband John stepsons, Will Dean and John Dean and his wife, Dianna grandchildren, Erin Sullivan, Meagan Kirby and husband Matt, John D. Whitlock, Desara Boehm and husband Adam, Dara Whitlock, Serena Reiersgaard and husband Jud great grandchildren, Jayden and Blake Reiersgaard, Lydia Whitlock, Beau Kirby and Griffin Boehm a sister, Ann Nell Smith and numerous nephews, nieces, cousins and extended family.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Viola Dillard Morris daughter, Lara Steen and grandson, Wesley Parker.

Memorial service will be held at the Frist Christian Church, Saturday, July 16, 2011 at 10:00 AM.

The family has requested memorials to HEAL, Ruidoso Hospice Foundation or First Christian Church.

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