Nita Elsie (Peterson) Mohr of Great Bend, passed away on October 21, 2022, at University of Kansas Health Systems – Great Bend. She was born on October 22, 1943, at Great Bend, to Clarence Theodore and Jenny Elsie (Marsh) Peterson.

Nita, a lifetime resident of Great Bend, was a homemaker and enjoyed sewing for her family and others. She enjoyed playing cards at the Senior Center, bowling, golfing, traveling, camping and fishing, and always looking for a bargain at garage sales. She loved and adored her chihuahuas.

Survivors include her husband, Richard; one son, Ronald Wayne (companion Brenda Worley); two granddaughters, Shelby Payne (Dane Walker) of Lubbock, Tex., and Calie (John) Payne of Boulder, Colo.; a son-in-law, John Payne of Joshua, Tex.; and one great-grandson, Nixon Walker.

Nita is preceded in death by her daughter, Rhonda Lynn Payne; her twin sister, Rita Mae Roblyer; her brother, Clarence “Pete” Peterson; and her parents.

Visitation will take place from 4-8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 24, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home, with the family receiving guests from 5-6 p.m. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022, at Central Baptist Church with Pastor Charlotte Maxwell presiding. Memorials have been established with the Central Baptist Church or Golden Belt Humane Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net.

Funeral arrangements provided by

Bryant Funeral Home

1425 Patton Road

Great Bend, KS 67530

Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Oct. 23, 2022