Rita Ferguson

Rita Nicklas Ferguson, 71, of Colonial Heights, died on Tuesday, November 23, 2010 in Southside Regional Medical Center, Petersburg. She was born in Reichenbach, Germany and was the daughter of the late Karl Peter and Anna Clemens Nicklas. Mrs. Ferguson was the proprietor of Ferguson Daycare in Colonial Heights, and was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Chester. She is survived by her husband, Dr. Charles G. Ferguson; one son, C. Thomas Ferguson and wife, Rachel E. Ferguson of Colonial Heights; a daughter, Rita Ann Laske and husband, Dr. Douglas Laske of Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania; five grandchildren, Coty Ferguson, Lindsey Garcia, Jessica, Jennifer, and Sarah Laske; one great-granddaughter, Kayleigh Garcia; three sisters, Gretel Conn of Chester, Anke Hawener and Karin Nicklas both of Germany. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 4, 2010 in the Grace Lutheran Church, 13028 Harrowgate Road, Chester, Virginia 23831 with Pastor Richard J. Finck officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Grace Lutheran Church. Arrangements by the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory, 2033 Boulevard. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.