Rita Apple Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Rita Apple of Fort Smith, Arkansas, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on March 3, 2026 at the age of 79. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Rita had on those she encountered along her journey. Though Rita may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, her essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Glenn Byrd and Beda Byrd (Sharpe). She is survived by: her husband Ronnie Apple; her children, Rhonda Shade (Doug) of Van Buren and Ronnie Jr. of Wesley, AR; her sisters, Glenda Middleton of Conway, AR and Debbie Megee of Plano, TX; her grandchildren, Savannah Evans (Ben) and Sam Shade (Shelby); and her brother-in-law Jimmy Trotter.
