Rita was born on April 25, 1935 in Colorado City, Texas to Fred Stubblefield and Ruth Allen.
Rita loved to china paint and was a very gifted artist. She enjoyed traveling and antiquing. She was a strong independent successful business woman. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend. Rita loved the Lord and was strong in her faith.
She was preceded in death by her late husband's Bobby Priest and T.J. “Red” Rasco, sister Sandy Clements, daughter Brenda Pope, and granddaughter Brandy Mason. She is survived by her daughter Karen Rasco Shirley, sons Bobby Rasco and Mike Rasco, 9 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, and 12 great-great grandchildren. Her family were the light of her life.
Service will be Thursday February 6th, 2025 at 1:00 pm at Bethany Baptist Church. A visitation will be held at Resthaven Funeral Home on Wednesday February 5th, 2025 from 2-6pm.