FREDERICKSBURG Standard House Account
Delane "Dee" Horton Rheinhardt passed away at PAM Health Specialty Hospital in San Antonio, Texas, surrounded by her children.
She was born in San Antonio to Harold and Olete Horton.
Dee is survived by four children: Traci Pittman Schneider (Sammy), Derek Pittman (Amanda), and Wesley Rheinhardt (Crystal), all of Fredericksburg, and Brandi Rheinhardt (fianc? Wesley) of North Carolina; 13 beloved grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a step father, Fred Mathisen; first husband, Bobby Pittman; second husband, Randy Rheinhardt; sister, Harla "Scottie," and brother-in-law, Paul Grubbs.
There was a gathering of friends and family to celebrate Dee's life on Saturday, May 18, at the Cherry Mountain School House.
Dee graduated from Thomas Edison High School in 1966 and nursing school at Santa Rosa Hospital, 1974.
Dee was a beautiful lady, and it showed all throughout her modeling photos we have today. When she wasn't in front of the camera, she could be found at Brackenridge Stables, where she discovered her profound love for horses. There, she not only gave riding lessons, but also the thrilling world of barrel racing. She became a familiar sight in parades and on trail rides, continuing these passions throughout her life. Dee was an active member of the Hill Country Horse Club, utilizing her modeling skills helping the Queen's Court. She loved being on the back of a horse and had her fair share of training horses, as well.
Dee spent most of her life as a nurse, working in hospitals and nursing facilities, as well. She dedicated herself to the care and well being of others. She often spoke about the connections she made and friendships formed in patients and co-workers.
She had a deep sense of responsibility and compassion, always going the extra mile to ensure they felt cared for and valued.
Many admired her tireless work ethic and her commitment to nursing.
Dee was a woman of faith, grace and immense love. She taught the importance of kindness, helping others, and of living a life filled with purpose and gratitude. Her faith in God saw her through many surgeries, being a breast cancer survivor, and a single mother of four children. Her legacy is not just in the memories but in the values she instilled in her children, and the love she spread to everyone she met.
She may no longer be with us physically, but her spirit, her love, and her teachings will continue to guide us.
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