Mary Elizabeth Ritchie

A longtime member of Semmes First Baptist Church. She will be remembered as a spunky, loving, and fun and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was an Atlanta Braves and Cincinnati Reds Baseball Fan. In their later years you might find her and Howard eating breakfast at Cracker Barrel.

Preceded in death by her loving and devoted husband of 70 years and the love of her life, Howard B. Ritchie; and a daughter, Lenora Jean Pate.

She is survived by her sons, Bennett (Angela) F. Ritchie and Garland (Kimber) E. Ritchie. Six loving grandchildren, five great grandchildren and nieces, nephews and relatives.

A private service will be held.