New elementary school library named in honor of Rita Millard

  • The Rita Millard Memorial Library at Pauls Valley Elementary School was formally dedicated in her honor last week. The library will allow Rita Millard's passion for encouraging young readers to continue to be realized for years to come. Pictured from left are her children, Duane Millard and Gayle Millard-Lord, and her husband, Harry Millard.
    The Rita Millard Memorial Library at Pauls Valley Elementary School was formally dedicated in her honor last week. The library will allow Rita Millard's passion for encouraging young readers to continue to be realized for years to come. Pictured from left are her children, Duane Millard and Gayle Millard-Lord, and her husband, Harry Millard.

    Family and friends of the late Rita Millard gathered last Friday to formally dedicate the Rita Millard Memorial Library at Pauls Valley Elementary School.

    Rita was an avid reader with a passion for helping children learn to read. She held a master’s degree in elementary education and served as a reading specialist for Pauls Valley schools. After her death in 2017, the Millard family approached the …