Rita E. Boyette, 83, of Zephyrhills passed away April 13,2014. She was born July 17,1930 in Pittsfield, MA. She attended Nursing School where she received her RN degree and retired from St. Joseph's Hospital after 35 dedicated years of service. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Leroy; son, Mark, and grandson Jason. Survivors include 3 sons, Michael (Nancy), Randy and Rick; 7 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; brother, Francis and sister, Margie.Visitation will be 6-8 PM Wednesday, April 16th at Hodges Funeral Home, Zephyrhills. A Funeral Service will be conducted 11 AM Thursday at the funeral home with burial to follow at Sunset Memory Gardens.