Mooney, Rita Harry

Rita Harry Mooney, age 80, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at the Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke, VA. Born January 16, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Kirkner Lee and Ruth Burns Harry.

Rita was a member of the Peterstown United Methodist Church. She graduated from Concord College with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and taught school in Peterstown for 37 years. She enjoyed watching Jewelry TV and loved making her own jewelry.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Heather Mooney. Those left to cherish her memory include her loving husband, Marvin Mooney, with whom she would be celebrating 60 years of marriage on Wednesday, May 6. Also surviving are her son, Mike Mooney of Conway, SC; special friends, Betty Dunn Mann and Faye Jones, and several extended family members and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00PM on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at the Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home in Peterstown, WV, with Pastor Joe Geiger officiating. Burial will follow at Sunrise Memorial Gardens in Rich Creek, VA. Visitation will be held from 11:00AM until time of services on Wednesday at the funeral home.

Online guestbook can be signed or condolences may be sent to the family at www.broyles-shrewsbury.com. Arrangements by Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home, Peterstown, WV.