Background
Barber, Rita was born on March 28, 1900 in Waxahachie, Texas, United States. Daughter of William James and Artelia (Cliftan) Williams.
Barber, Rita was born on March 28, 1900 in Waxahachie, Texas, United States. Daughter of William James and Artelia (Cliftan) Williams.
Student, Natiam Business College, 1917—1918.
City collector, Stamford, Texas, 1919—1920. Bookkeeper Buie Hardware and Implement, Itasca, 1922, Kenny Funeral Home, Stamford, 1928. President & founder Rita Barber Inc., since 1928.
Co-founder & trustee Barber Foundation. Charter member Abilene Altrusa Club. Past vice president Sunday School Class University Church Christ.
Active member Herald Truth Radio and television Program. Member of Chamber of Commerce United States of America, Abilene Chamber of Commerce, Abilene Better Business Bureau, National Federation Indiana Business, Texas Association Taxpayers, Texas Funeral Directors Association (award 1980), Casket Manufacturers Association, National Foundation Funeral Service (associate), Abilene Organ Club (past. secretary).
Married Clyde Clinton Barber, May 11, 1925 (deceased 1927). 1 child Clyde Harwell.
