Joyce Ann Ruby Ritchey's Obituary
Joyce Ann Ruby Ritchey, 78, of Vandalia, IL passed away peacefully at 6:05 PM, Monday, October 28, 2019 at her home, surrounded by family.
Cremation Rites will be accorded per the family’s wishes. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, November 9, 2019 at Crown Point Church, rural Vandalia with Rev. Pete LeDuc officiating. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 9:00-10:00 AM on Saturday, November 9, 2019 at the church. Following the service there will be a meal provided for friends and family. Memorials may be made to Crown Point Church.
Joyce Ann Ruby Ritchey was born on September 05, 1941 in O’Fallon, IL, the daughter of William Jon and Margie R. (Walker) O’Brien. She married Jesse Lee Ritchey on June 30, 1964 in Vandalia, IL. Together, they shared 55 years of marriage.
Joyce “MeMe” was a homemaker. She loved her family, her church family, and the many gatherings that came with both. Joyce had a big heart and would help anyone; she made her love known to all. In return, she was loved by many.
She is survived by her husband, Jesse “Jack” Ritchey of Vandalia; son, Lawrence Bequette and wife, Robin and Jesse Ritchey and wife, Jennifer; both of Vandalia; daughters, Laurie and husband, Alvin Helton of Shobonier, Linda Kirkland and partner, Myron of Brownstown, and Lisa Ritchey and partner, Doug of Vernon; sister, Kelly and husband, Fred Wessendorf of Palm Bay, FL; 11 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sons, Michael Bequette and Thomas Bequette; and brothers, John O’Brien and Jim O’Brien.
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