Marjorie Arlene Kennedy Ritter, 95, passed away Saturday, April 20, 2024 at her home in Southern Pines with her children by her side.
Mrs. Ritter was a native of Moore County, born to the late Alexander McKinley and Mary Belle M. Kennedy. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dewey L. Ritter, Jr; and siblings, Willie Kennedy, Anne K. Bryant, Louise Kennedy, Maxine K. Blue and Walter Kennedy.
She is survived by her son, Dewey L Ritter, III; daughter, Rebecca Ritter Shands; brother, Mack Kennedy; grandchildren, Philip Shands and Amanda Ritter; great-grandchildren, Cohen and Kiley; and many nieces and nephews.
A graduate of Pinehurst High School, Mrs. Ritter worked in banking for much of her life and retired from Wells Fargo in Southern Pines. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Southern Pines. An avid walker, she enjoyed gardening, beach trips, and spending time with her family. She was a much beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister. She will be sorely missed.
Family will receive friends 1:00 pm to 2:00pm at Boles Funeral Home, 425 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Southern Pines. A celebration of life service will be held Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 2:00 pm at Boles Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Pinelawn Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of Southern Pines, FirstHealth Hospice & Palliative Care or charity of your choice.
Services are entrusted to Boles Funeral Home, Southern Pines.
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