Rita Andrews Wright was born on November 17, 1955 in Brooklyn, Mississippi to the proud parents of Bertha Mae and Virgil Andrews. Rita departed her earthly life on the morning of Sunday, May 3, 2020 in Ovilla, Texas.
Rita enjoyed a happy childhood in a home full of life and love, sharing some of her fondest memories with her parents, sister Myrtis and five brothers, Elmer, Virgil (Trody), Marion, Stephen (Speedy) and Anthony (Ant).
Rita gave her life to Christ and was baptized at the tender age of eight years old, along with all of her siblings at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church. The family held their faithful membership here for many decades and later joined the Paradise Missionary Baptist Church in Dallas.
Rita's formal education took place in the Dallas, Texas area where she graduated from South Oak Cliff High School, Class of 1974. Rita met and later married the love of her life Jimmy Wright 36 years ago and together they created a beautiful life together while raising their children and grandchildren until her passing.
Rita's vibrant personality and amazing smile will be missed. We celebrate her life and wish her well on her eternal journey with the God she served and loved so dearly.
