Patricia Ann Ritchie

Patricia Ann Ritchie, 68, of Winslow passed away Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012, at Winslow. She was born Dec. 28, 1943, in Charleston, S.C., the daughter of Vincent and Kathleen Garate South. Patricia was a truck-driver for CJF Inc. of West Siloam Springs, Okla., and attended the Blackburn Community Church and also was a member of ASPCA. She is survived by her husband, Hugh Ritchie of the home; three sons, Floyd Chavious Jr., Jerry Wayne Chavious and Timothy Chavious, all of Winslow; two daughters, Gwendolyn Ambrose of Winslow and Patricia Ambrose of Fayetteville; two stepsons, Hugh John Ritchie of Virginia and Ule Sam Ritchie of Ohio; one brother, Mike South of Lexington, S.C.; one sister, Kathy Fish of Ohio; six grandchildren; many friends and avid animal lovers. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012, at Beard's Funeral Chapel in Fayetteville. Burial will be in the Fayetteville National Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Online condolences: www.beardsfuneralchapel.com