Birth date: Apr 19, 1930 Death date: Jul 2, 2025
Nita Margaret (Riley) King Motsenbocker lived a life marked by intelligence, grit, and wholehearted devotion to the people she loved. Born in Commerce, Texas, to Wilma Ozel Ashworth and Voyd Riley, Nita’s early years were shaped b Read Obituary
Nita, affectionately but truthfully known as the Bridge Queen of Plano, was a unique friend. She was highly intelligent, fun, and always up for an adventure. I went to New Mexico with Nita, Joan, and Gesina, all now sadly gone. After Nita moved to Traditions, she would call and ask if we would take her out for a hamburger. Of course! She and Ray enjoyed evening couples bridge. Nita was generous in sharing tips for better bridge. I miss her!
Nita was an incredible woman whom I loved dearly for over 30 yrs. I am very sad that I was unaware of her passing after she left her home at Traditions. I met Nita and Ray through Plano newcomers in 1995, when she was in change of couples duplicate bridge evenings. I was so intimidated by her incredible depth of the game and wanting to share her knowledge, but she encouraged me and taught me so much. I became a stronger and more competitive player through Nita’s tutelage. We saw each other 2-3 times a week in various bridge groups and other groups we socialized in for many, many years.
After Ray passed and she moved into traditions, we still continued to play bridge, go out for lunch, sometimes dinners… She was a second mother to me. In fact, her daughter and I were born the same year…she was smart, feisty, kind, loving and a great friend. I miss her laugh, her stories and her fun personality. She will always be in my heart. My deepest condolences to her family. Memories are forever!
Nita’s obituary totally captures the Nita I knew/ know and love. Each time I saw her she welcomed me with a smile and hug! Then if circumstances allowed, Nita would offer a witty commentary on whatever, or whoever, it was that we were witnessing. Always alert, observing, contributing! Will it not be awesome to see if, when, and how we just might hear more from her in days to come! May we live as courageously as did she!
