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Rita N Purple

November 20, 1947 — June 28, 2025

Plano

Rita Navarro Purple, a pillar of love and devotion, passed away, leaving behind a legacy of cherished memories and a family forever changed. As a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, Rita's life was a testament to the power of unconditional love and unwavering support.

Her family was the center of her world, and she spent her life nurturing, guiding, and celebrating the people she loved. Rita's warmth, kindness, and generosity inspired countless moments of joy, laughter, and adventure.

Though her presence will be deeply missed, Rita's love and spirit will continue to guide her family and friends.

Rita is survived by her loving husband Robert “Bob” Purple, children Gregg M Purple and Gaby Pusateri, Amanda P Faretra and her husband Gavin; grandchildren Henley Noelle and Harper Violet Faretra and soon to be grandson; sisters Hortencia Thompson and her husband Tommy, Glenda Navarro and Patricia Navarro. She was preceded in death by her parents Carlos Sergio and Hortencia (Lopez) Navarro and sisters Stella Papa, Delia Delgado and Carlene Yarbrough.

There will be a funeral service at 10:00 a.m., Monday, July 14, 2025, at Allen Family Funeral Options. If you wish to join the service via webcast, please visit: https://webcast.funeralvue.com/events/viewer/113870

Rita will be laid to rest at the Dallas/Fort Worth National Cemetery, Dallas. Texas.

If desired, contributions may be made in Rita's name to: ALS Assoc. at https://secure2.convio.net/alsa/site/Donation2 or to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital at: https://www.stjude.org/donate/


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Service Schedule

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Funeral Service

Monday, July 14, 2025

Starts at 10:00 am (Central time)

Allen Family Funeral Options

2112 W Spring Creek Pkwy, Plano, TX 75023

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Dallas/Fort Worth National Cemetery

2000 Mountain Creek Parkway, Dallas, TX 75211

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