Rita Williams Obituary
The world bids farewell to Rita Williams of Pleasant Grove, Alabama, departing on February 2, 2026 at the age of 88. Rita leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Rita Williams to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Angelo Raffaele Roccella and Maria Raffaela DeSimone Roccella; her husband Charles Donald Williams, Sr.; her grandson David I. Purple; her siblings, Cristina Roccella, Dora Gresham, Asunta Roccella, Pia Lamp, Gigi Roccella, Gino Roccella, Antonio Roccella and Aldo Roccella; and her nibling Jackie Williams.
She is survived by: her children, Charles D. Williams, Jr., Dora Christina Purple and Dianne Moore (Ray); her granddaughters, Lauren Moore and Marina Moore; her great grandchildren, Elora, Azriel, Willow Purple and Noella Hedding; her nieces and nephews, Lello Roccella, Tonino Roccella, Aldo Roccella, Rosaria Roccella, Loredana Roccella, Remo Roccella, Dave Simpson, Debra Walther, English, Skip Williams, Loray Bowman, Lynn Shotts, Lea Blackwell, Mary Jack Miller, Tommy Williams, Tam Varnon, Mike McMurry and Pat McMurry; Rita.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, PO Box 1999 Memphis, TN 38101 or 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
