Linda Faye (Spears) Ritchie, born on October 29, 1942, in Farmington, Arkansas, to Charles Glenn Spears and Pearlie Mae Brandenburg, passed away on January 20, 2024. Linda, along with her husband of 57 years, John E Ritchie Sr., made their home in West Fork, Arkansas. Linda worked for Arkansas Rehabilitation Services and retired after 18 years. Linda's deep love for her friends and family was evident, and her bond with her dog Peanut held a special place in her heart.
She is preceded in death by her parents, brother Kenneth Spears, and her cherished Shih Tzu, Peanut.
She is survived by her loving husband, John E Ritchie Sr.; son John Ritchie Jr. and wife Joanna of Decatur, AR; son Harry Ritchie of West Fork, AR; sister Wanda Halbrook of Farmington, AR; and sisters-in-law, Hazel Radcliff and Joyce Trieble, both of Winona, New Jersey.
A graveside service to celebrate Linda's life will be held at Farmington Cemetery on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at 2 pm. The arrangements are being handled by Moore's Chapel of Fayetteville, Arkansas.