Jacqueline Lee Ritchey

Jacqueline “Jackie” Lee Ritchey, 84, of Livonia, Michigan, passed away on Saturday, September 14th surrounded by her loved ones.

Jackie was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania on April 16,1940 to Michael and Pearl Possert. She graduated from Thurston High School in 1959.

Jackie was married to Billy Ritchey on September 9, 1964; they were married for 36 years. They had five daughters.

Jackie held various jobs but nothing compared to being a wife, mom and grandma. She loved to spend time with friends, at church and family gatherings. (Don’t get us started on her holiday pies!) In her spare time, she liked to sew, read, play Bunco and watch the History Channel.

Jackie is survived by daughters, Cindy Hitland and Joy (Daniel) Andrykovich; brother, Michael (Nicole) Possert, Jr; 11 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren.

Jackie is preceded in death by her husband, Billy and daughters, Kay Grimes, Dee Vail and Jayne Waterman.

Visitation will be held on Friday, September 20th from 1:00pm until the time of the funeral service at 4:30 pm at Manns Family Funeral Home, 17000 Middlebelt, Livonia 48154. A funeral reception to follow at Bethel Baptist Church.