CONCORD-Sarah Ann Murr Ritchie, 82 passed away Saturday, February 18, 2017 at Tucker Hospice House.
A graveside service will be 2 PM Tuesday at Oakwood Cemetery with Rev. Suzanne Dornsmith officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at the cemetery.
She was the loving wife of the late David Eugene Ritchie, who passed away in 1985. She was born on August 21, 1934 in Cabarrus County to the late A.L. “Inky” Murr, Jr. and Sallie Bailey Murr of Concord. She graduated from Concord High School. Early in her career, she was a Flight Attendant with Delta Airlines. Later, she retired from CB Corporation in Harrisburg and then from Wachovia Bank in Charlotte.
She was a lifelong member of Forest Hill United Methodist Church, and enjoyed serving drinks on Hot Dog Fridays at the church.
Sarah is survived by two sons and one daughter, Jaime Ritchie (Kelly), Sally Beaver and Kerry Ritchie (Penny). She was “Mimi” to Garrett Ritchie (Coan), Kathryn Ritchie and Samatha Beaver and “Great Mimi” to Rhett, and “Buster”, her canine companion for twelve years.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of CHS-NorthEast ICU and Family Care, and Tucker Hospice House for the love and compassion they provided.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Humane Society of Concord and Cabarrus County, 2010 Wilshire Ct. SW, Concord, NC 28025.