Mary "Sis" Ritter

1923 - 2018

Mary "Sis" Ritter obituary, 1923-2018

BORN

1923

DIED

2018

FUNERAL HOME

Griggs-Schooler-Gordon Funeral Directors

5400 Bell Avenue

Amarillo, Texas

Mary Ritter Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 26, 2018.

Mary "Sis" Ritter

Deeply loved and now deeply missed, Mary "Sis" Ritter died on January 25, 2018. Graveside services will be held Saturday, January 27, 11:00 A.M. Llano Cemetery East.

Born April 29, 1923 in Fort Worth, Texas to E.M. Vernon and Grace Bradley Vernon. Sis was raised in Amarillo, Texas. Amarillo was Sis's beloved home. In the 94 years she was on this earth she was beautiful woman. She leaves a legacy of love and laughter.

Sis is preceded in death by her devoted husband Jess Allen Ritter, her loyal brothers Jack and Sonny Vernon. Her dear grandson, Samuel Thomas Ritter and her life long best friend, Jane Lewis.

Sis says goodbye to her two sons and daughter-in-law, Jack Ritter, Robert and Connie Ritter, three grandchildren, Tina Johnston, Nicholas Ritter and Robert "Tex" Ritter, three great-grandchildren, Jaqueline, Caroline and Allen.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Sis's memory to:

Samuel Ritter Memorial Scholarship

Texas Tech University

College of Architecture

Box 42091

Lubbock, TX 79409

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January 29, 2018

Paula Bustoz

I loved sis she was a wonderful person. I enjoy cleaning for her at Park Place Towers. She will hold a special place in my heart.

January 28, 2018

Jackie Francis

I would like to thank the Ritter family for allowing me to take care of her a few years back... it was more like hanging out with an old friend.. she loved her family more than you know... Thank u again for the shared memories and fun conversations my old friend..

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