Annita Joan Rockwell Obituary (1965 - 2019)

Annita Joan Rockwell passed away at the age of 54, peacefully at her home. Annita, known as Nita to her friends and Tita to her family, was born on January 21st 1965 in Nuremberg, Germany. The youngest child of three to Kay Dugger and Virgil Meeks. Though born in Germany, she always considered Texas to be her home and was a true Texas girl at heart. She grew up in El Paso, TX and moved to Monahans, TX when she was 16. It was there she began to grow a life of her own. She met Keith Rockwell in the Fall of '83 and the two were married on May 21st,1988. Together they had two children, Shenay and Ryan. Though separated, the compassionate regard that Keith and Nita had for each other was timeless. In 2000 the family relocated to Deer Park, TX where she became an active member of the community and developed countless friendships that became a second family to her. She was best known for her unselfish devotion to others, her beautiful smile that could light up a room, and for her unwavering loyalty to America's team - GO COWBOYS! Nita is survived by her children, Shenay Keyes & Ryan Rockwell; sister, Roma Lisa Chavez; nieces, January Vickers & Nicole Meeks; nephew, Kevin Meeks; loving companion, John Connally and an abundant extended family. She was a loving mother & a steadfast friend. Her door was always open to you with a heart full of love and compassion. She will be greatly missed. Memorial Services to celebrate her beautiful life will be held on Monday, February 25th, 2019 at 11:00 am at Deer Park First Baptist Church. If you would like to send your condolences to the family please do so to the address of 1518 Waterford, Deer Park, TX 77536