Rita Mae Feast, age 77, was born in New Orleans, LA on September 30, 1946, to the late Robert and Marguerite Palmer Haywood. Rita passed away in Freehold, NJ on November 27, 2023, in the company of her family.
Rita touched many lives and cultivated long-term friendships through her participation in various organizations such as the Officer Wives’ Club and the Dallas Cowboys Fan Club and her passionate work as a Fashion Fair representative.
Rita was preceded in death by her grandmother Georgianna Foster, her grandfather, Robert Palmer; three brothers, Edward Haywood Sr., Earl Haywood Sr., Raymond Haywood Sr.; and a sister in-law Gloria Hamilton.
Rita leaves behind her husband, Joseph Feast, Jr.; her son, Michael Feast (Monique); her daughter, Shalitha Feast; two sisters, Doris Holmes (Issac) and Marion Smith (Wallace); three brothers, Alvin Haywood (Karen), Curtis Haywood (Rosalyn), and Ervin Haywood (Etta); three granddaughters, Dominique Feast, Simone Feast, and Amiya Feast; brother in-law Dearmus Hamilton (Patricia); a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, cousins, in-laws, and close friends who loved her unconditionally.
Moment of Silence
Condolences and prayers to Sharon and Rita’s family, loved ones & friends.
Rest In Paradise
Love Angela
Da Glue
Not many knew u were my all star. If nobody knew Teedie u knew & never once judged me. Ima always have u in my heart & keep da promise I made ❤️4L
I miss the brightness you bring to the world. The memory of your smile keeps my heart from aching. I’ll love you forever, Teedie! I’m praying for peace and comfort for my family and all of her friends during this difficult time.
Your Diva Niece,
Kim
Prayers, Condolences and Love to The Family…Rest in Paradise Beautiful Rita 🙏🏽♥️ 💐
Already missing you Queen
Sending our prayers and condolences to Sharon & the rest of the family. Rita was an amazing person always was kind to all. It was a pleasure getting to meet you and becoming our cowboys sis. We love you sis and we miss you dearly..
praying for the family from the Estem family gonna miss you Rita get your rest
I will miss u so much auntie. I love u until we meet again. I love u Auntie Rita
Lil Earl Joseph Haywood Jr
Rita was a Wonderful person who Inspired and Uplifted anyone she knew. She will truly be missed.
We gone miss you Auntie Rita, Gone miss your beautiful smile and all the love you gave us. ❤️