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Rita Jo MiresPassing: February 6, 2025

Service:

Talbott Cemetery

Graveside Service

Monday, February 10th @ 1:00pm

Visitation:

No Visitation

Cemetery:

Talbott Cemetery

Monday, February 10th

MITCHELL – Rita Jo Mires, 83, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2025, at Indiana University Health Bloomington Hospital.

Born January 11, 1942, in Bedford, she was the daughter of Elder Harry R. and Christina (Brummitt) Holt.  She married Frank Chester Mires on November 23, 1972 and he preceded her in death July 30, 2009.

Rita was a Mitchell High School graduate.  She was owner and hairstylist at New Reflections Hair Salon for 38 years; starting in 1972 and retiring in 2010.  Rita was a member of the American Legion Post No. 250 Auxiliary and the VFW Post No. 9107 Auxiliary.  She was very social and enjoyed being around people.  Rita was a loving grandmother and helped many people in the community. 

Surviving are her children, Ramona (Dale) Swango of Bedford and Tamela Baldwin of Bedford; grandchildren, Brandy Atkins, Ryan Hensley, Ashley Brown, and Austin Tillett; great-grandchildren, Dylan Atkins, Jyle Hensley, Chloe Atkins, Emma Rogers, Veya Hackney, Jason Clark, Jacob Clark, Aubree Kirchoff, Addison Kirchoff, and Autumn Kirchoff; sister, Vickie Brown of Mitchell; and companion, Kenny Kelley of Mitchell.

Her parents; husband; son, Robert Sample; grandson, Robert Atkins; and brother, Jackie Lee Tatro, preceded her in death.

Graveside service will be at 1:00 p.m. Monday, February 10, at Talbott Cemetery.

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20 Guest Comments

  1. Guest: Korki TIncher lagenour | Bedford ind
    Date: February 25, 2025
    Rita n I kinda grew up together she was best buds with my dad too. She was always around as she lived behind my house n next street some good times love ya rita
  2. Guest: Rachel Goldsberry | Mitchell
    Date: February 12, 2025
    Mona, I am so, so sorry about your momma. I just heard today. You're all in my thoughts and prayers. Much love, Rachel
  3. Guest: Brian Rainey | Mitchell, IN
    Date: February 11, 2025
    I am so sorry to hear of Rita's passing. She was always a person of good spirit and fun to talk to. May God give you cherished memories to overcome your loss.
  4. Guest: Susan Mather | Indianapolis, IN
    Date: February 8, 2025
    So sorry for your loss. My mother, Betty always loved her so much and had a standing appointment every Thursday night. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
  5. Guest: Michelle Williams | Orleans
    Date: February 8, 2025
    Mona and Tammy, I am so sorry for your loss. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers 💜🙏
  6. Guest: JoAnn King | Martinsville in
    Date: February 8, 2025
    SENDING PRAYERS FOR THE FAMILY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS
  7. Guest: Cindy Tanksley Ryan | Canberra, Australia
    Date: February 8, 2025
    Sending prayers to Rita's family. She was my moms cousin and mom thought the world of Rita.
  8. Guest: Thelma Sears | MITCHELL Ind
    Date: February 8, 2025
    Rita was my hair dresser for years she was a true friend to have My prayers are with her family and friends
  9. Guest: Darla Abel | Bedford In 47421
    Date: February 8, 2025
    Prayers to Moma and Tammy
  10. Guest: Michael Pemberton | Mitchell, Indiana
    Date: February 8, 2025
    Get some rest beautiful lady,we love you dearly..Thank you for putting up with all us boys bullcrap and us acting wild,me and Ryan probably drove you up the walls at times but we cherished you for it,,you always had our backs no matter what trouble we all got into.Your already missed badly pretty lady
  11. Guest: Janie Hert | Mitchell Indiana
    Date: February 8, 2025
    She was absolutely the sweetest person. You could talk to her about anything. I'll miss seeing you Rita....💔 so sorry for your loss.
  12. Guest: Scott | Mitchell Indiana
    Date: February 8, 2025
    She used to cut my hair when I was younger and she was the best person to talk to sorry for your loss my condolences and prayers for her family r. i.p. 🙏 ..
  13. Guest: Jackie (Kimble)and Randy Grimes | Salem indiana
    Date: February 7, 2025
    So sorry to hear of Rita's passing. She was a beautiful person inside and out. Sending prayers for her family and friends. 🙏
  14. Guest: Vicki phillips | Mitchell, indiana
    Date: February 7, 2025
    My mother Helen went to Rita’s shop for many years. They considered each other as friends. The shop was little but it was full of regulars!!!! Tammy and Mona so sorry for your loss. I seen her at the gas station about 1 year or so ago. She was just as pretty as ever.
  15. Guest: Sandalee Jeffries | Mitchell
    Date: February 7, 2025
    My sincere condolences to her family. She was always so kind to me. Tammy, Mona I’m sorry for your loss.
  16. Guest: Diane Craig | Mitchell, IN
    Date: February 7, 2025
    I was so sorry to hear that Rita passed. I seen her about a year ago and it was great to see her again. I sure have missed the good talks we had at the shop and she will be missed.
  17. Guest: Susan Dixon | Oolitic, Indiana
    Date: February 7, 2025
    We have many happy memories with Dear Rita. Hugs, love, and prayers for the family.
  18. Guest: Jerena Bowling | Mitchell, In
    Date: February 7, 2025
    Rita was a wonderful lady. I love waiting on her at the store. She was very pretty
  19. Guest: Cindy Farmer | Orleans In
    Date: February 7, 2025
    Tammy /Ramona and families So sorry for your loss. When I had recently pierced my ears I was having trouble with one that was crooked and I actually went to your Mom's house so she could help. She was a wonderful lady.
  20. Guest: Robin wilson | HURON, IN
    Date: February 7, 2025
    So Sorry to hear of Rita's passing. She was such a Jewel. She would always give me hugs and tell me how much she loved me. Praying for comfort for your family. She will be missed and always loved.

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