Rita Janis Hansel Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Rita Janis Hansel (Natchitoches, Louisiana), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on April 30, 2026 at the age of 81. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Rita Janis Hansel to pay them a last tribute.
Though Rita may no longer walk beside us, her memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those Rita touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In her absence, her spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Lewis Harvey and Essie Mae "Pat" Harvey; her son Heath Brandon Hansel; and her siblings, Edward Bruce Harvey and Molly Anna Moore.
She is survived by: her husband Bradley Lee Hansel; her daughter Veronica Leigh Conley (Corey); and her grandsons, Colton and Caden Conley.
