Rita Virginia Roop, 78, of Mullens, passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at Raleigh General Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born July 20, 1946, in Pineville, WV, to the late James Everett Brinegar and Hattie Alice Buchanon Brinegar.

Rita was a kindhearted soul and made it a practice to give back to her community. She never hesitated to contribute generously to those who were less fortunate. She was of the Methodist faith.

She enjoyed a thirty-year career working in accounts payable, as an Accountant Assistant, a job she absolutely loved. Born to shop, when she wasn’t at work, she could often be found hunting down the best bargains. Whether shopping online or in a store, she was often heard saying, “look at this sale!”

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Charles Brinegar and Freelan Brinegar.

Rita will be dearly missed by her daughter, Kristi Roop. Sharing in her loss are her sister (and best friend), Etta Farley; nephew, Michael Farley and family; niece, Robin Estep and family; great nephews, Phillip Farley, Axl Estep and Ben Roberts and family; cousins, Wilma Green and Nancy Christian; and close family friend, Don McGlothlin.