Rheta Sue Sperry of East Moline, passed away on August 20, 2019 at her home. A memorial service is 3PM Saturday at Van Hoe Funeral Home Ltd., East Moline.Visitation is from 1 PM until service time. In lieu of flowers and gifts, memorials may be made to the family.

Rheta was born on March 18, 1955 to Eddie Joe Sperry and Willeane (Wilsey) Sperry. Rheta was a graduate of United Township High School in 1973 and attended Western Illinois University. She was also a lifetime member of the VFW Auxiliary and Amvets Ladies Auxilary of East Moline. Rheta was a professional mixologist at the former Harold's On the Rock, Moline, as well as the Moline and East Moline American Legions and the former John's Downtown Tap. She enjoyed being with friends and watching birds and butterflies while spending time at the pool.

Rheta is survived by her mother, Willeane Schave of Mountain Home, Arkansas, special friend Larry Whitney of East Moline, sisters Denise (David) Labatt of Pekin, Illinois, Margo Angell of Bettendorf, Iowa, and Andrea McBride of Mountain Home, Arkansas, nephews Kris (Stephanie) Sperry and Corey (Tamara Weeks) Mills, niece Michelle (Brian) Tomlinson, and several great nieces and nephews.

Rheta was preceded in death by her father, Eddie Joe Sperry, nephew Aaron Mills, niece Amy May McBride, and her beloved canine Ruby.

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Saturday, August 24, 2019 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Van Hoe Funeral Home 1500 Sixth Street East Moline, Illinois 61244

Saturday, August 24, 2019 3:00 PM

Van Hoe Funeral Home 1500 Sixth Street East Moline, Illinois 61244