Katherine Lee Dixon Richey (3/26/30-10/17/14) passed away peacefully after a short illness. Kay was born in Davenport, Iowa. After spending her first seven years on a farm, her family moved to Monmouth, Illinois, where she formed lasting school friendships, which she maintained to the end. Her home later served as a boarding house for Monmouth College students where she was known to have played many tricks on the college boys. She married Charles M. Richey (1923-2012) in 1951, moved to California the following year, and settled in Ventura County in 1962. She was a devoted wife and mother and was active in the PTA.
Kay is survived by her daughters Karen Rittenburg and LuAnn Smith (Richard), grandchildren Jeff (Shannon) and Julie Smith, Marianne and Michael Rittenburg, her brother Charles Dixon, dear nieces and nephews, extended family, and close friends.
A memorial service will be held at 1:30 PM, Saturday, Oct. 25th, at Orchard Community Church, 8180 Telephone Rd. in Ventura. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Orchard Community Church (http://orchardventura.org) or Lifewater, International (http://lifewater.org).
Arrangements under the direction of Charles Carroll Funeral Home, Ventura, CA.
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