 West Hill Cemetery Sherman, Texas  Helen F. Ritchie 16 March 1922 - 29 May 2016 Clifford R. Ritchie 3 January 1910 - 19 December 1987 wed 18 September 1942 Helen
"Honey" Frances Huffman Ritchie, 94, who died Sunday, May 29, 2016 was
born March 16, 1922 in Tioga, Texas, daughter of John Valentine Huffman
and Edna Vera Self Huffman. She graduated from Collinsville High School and was working in Sherman when she met her future husband. Helen married Clifford Raymond Ritchie on September 18, 1942 in McKinney, Texas; and they enjoyed 44 years of marriage before his death. Their first child, John Raymond Ritchie, died when he was 21 months old and they were blessed with 2 more children, Celia Frances and Joe David Ritchie. Helen, who was affectionately called "Honey" by her family and friends, retired from the Sherman Independent School District as cafeteria manager. After retirement, she was active in the local community by serving as a Grayson County Election Judge, was a member of the American Legion Women's Auxiliary, Triple L and Golden Agers Clubs, and the Sundowners Home Demonstration Club where she enjoyed working with needlework, quilting, and various craft projects. Helen was a devoted member of the North Park Baptist Church since 1954. Helen was preceded in death by sisters, Dorothy Schussler and Callie Riley; and grandson, Christopher Ryan Ritchie. Helen is survived by her children, Fran Roberts and husband, Jerry, of Benbrook, Texas; and Joe Ritchie and wife, Glenda, of Denison, Texas; step-daughter, Karen Barrington of Lubbock, Texas; grandchildren, Richard Vardy and wife, Michaele; Kathryn Lincoln and husband, Steve; Emily Deeb and husband, Sammie; Jeff Roberts; Nealey Haynes and husband, Brian; Kate Reach and husband, Jesse; 7 great-grandchildren; brother, John Huffman, of Edmond, Oklahoma; and many loving nieces, nephews and friends. Her celebration of Life will be held Thursday afternoon, June 2, 2016 at North Park Baptist Church in Sherman; Pastor David Murphy officiated. Burial followed in West Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Richard Vardy, Jeff Roberts, Brian Haynes, Jesse Reach, Phillip Deeb, and Thomas Deeb. Memorials may be made to Home Hospice, P.O. Box 2306, Sherman, Texas 75091 or North Park Baptist Church, 2605 Rex Cruse Drive, Sherman, Texas 75092. - - - Waldo Funeral Home  John Raymond Ritchie 1946 - 1948 West Hill Cemetery Elaine Nall Bay ©2019 If you find any of Grayson County TXGenWeb links inoperable, please send me a message. |