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Deliah Ritchie
March 10, 1940 - December 17, 2020
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Calling(s)
Tuesday, December 22, 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Young Family Funeral Home - Wolcottville Chapel
Service
Tuesday, December 22, 2:00 PM
Young Family Funeral Home - Wolcottville Chapel
Obituary
Deliah Ritchie, 80, of LaGrange, Indiana, died Thursday, December 17, 2020, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.
She was born March 10, 1940, in Knott County, Kentucky, to Carue and Martha (Fugate) Ritchie.
On August 20, 1960, in Hindman, Kentucky, she married Truman Ritchie, Sr. He survives in LaGrange.
Mrs. Ritchie retired from Dometic Corporation in LaGrange and was a homemaker.
She was a member of the New Freedom Baptist Church in LaGrange.
Also surviving are a daughter, Sandra Gay (Steven) Clouse of Kimmell; two sons, Truman (Bethel) Ritchie, Jr. of LaGrange and James Douglas (Tina Marie) Ritchie of Wolcottville; 13 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Bessie Ritchie of Fisty, Kentucky, and Josie (Robert) Sandlin of Hazard, Kentucky.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Omie Pridemore; and four brothers, Elmer Ritchie, George Messer, Andy Ritchie, and John Bud Ritchie.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, December 22, 2020, at 2 p.m. at Young Family Funeral Home, Wolcottville Chapel, State Road 9 North, Wolcottville with Pastor Wade Sturdivant officiating. Burial will follow at Orange Cemetery near Rome City.
Visitation will be Tuesday, December 22, 2020, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the funeral home.
Deliah’s funeral service on Tuesday will also live stream on the Young Family Funeral Home Facebook page for those unable to attend in person.
Per the Governor, face masks are required.
View a video tribute after Tuesday or share memories and condolences at www.youngfamilyfuneralhome.com
Guest Book
Praying for all her family durning this difficult time.
Prayers for the family
Sorry for your loss! She was an wonderful sweet woman! We will miss seeing her out and about with you Truman! Love you both!!
Uncle Truman and Family, I am so sorry... She was an amazing person and always had a smile. We were all blessed to have her be in our lives.. Love you all.
So sorry for your loss i will truly miss her prayers for you guys
My sincere condolences and prayers to your family. Years ago anytime I was at their home with one of the boys I always felt welcomed like family
So sorry to hear this. Mine and Buddy’s trips to Indiana are forever changed. Thank u Aunt Delia for the fun visits always welcoming us into your house on pop ins and attending fun eating at the fish house and the Italian restaurant. U will b missed. Praying for the family.
We will sure miss her in church, She was always smiling, God be with the family during this very difficult time, Prayers
I’m so so sorry for your loss, aunt Delia was a very special person, ❤️ you all and tell uncle Truman my thoughts and prayers will be with all of you.
Sorry about your lost. She will be missed.
Sorry for your loss,love and prayers for y'all
Our love and prayers are with you guys!! She was such a wonderful person. She will be deeply missed.
What a deep loss we feel in our hearts. Sandy, we pray God gives you peace knowing your Mother now has comfort with Jesus. We will miss her southern hospitable reception.
So sorry for family’s loss. May wonderful memories fill your souls. Thoughts and prayers.
Your granddaughter is an amazing person. You will truly be missed by her. Sorry for your and your family's loss.
So sorry for your loss Praying for peace and comfort
She was a beautiful lady, loved her smile and laugh. Prayers for comfort and peace. Love Mike and Jackie
Just know you and your family are in my prayers and hugs for all.
So sorry for your loss
My thoughts and prayers are with her family.
I am very sorry for your loss. She was a very strong woman. She will be greatly missed.
So sorry for your loss
My condolences to the family of Delia Ritchie. You are a all in my heart and in my prayers… All of you!
I'm so sorry to hear of your mother's death.
We love you Mammaw and we miss you!
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family
I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers for all of you.