Mary Ritchie

RITCHIEMary F. 2/13/09, age 69, resident of Melbourne, FL. Native of Breathitt, KY. Beloved wife of Robert Ritchie. Devoted mother of Cheryl Jones, Janet Jones, and Margaret Johnstone (Chad Myhra). Step-mother of Robert H. Ritchie, Steve Ritchie, and Jill Brooks. Sister of Fay (Delmar) Ritchie, Robert (Helga) Davis, William (Alice) Fugate, Lula (David) Hudson, and Kenneth (Vinnie) Fugate. Granny of 11 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Preceded by Billie Fugate (father), Gertie Fugate (mother), brothers Harold and Lawrence Fugate, and Billie Sue Fugate (sister). Family will receive friends Wednesday, 2/18/09 from 4:00 PM until time of service at 8:00 PM at Vorhis & Ryan Funeral Home located at 11365 Springfield Pike, Springdale, OH. Mary was a retired Registered Nurse. She began her career at Cook County Hospital, Chicago, IL. Before retirement, she was a beloved Oncology Nurse at the Cincinnati V.A. Hospital. Mary was passionate about traveling, painting, and relaxing on the ocean. In lieu of flowers, please donate memorial gifts to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. www.stjude.org