220 Viva Drive, Trumann, AR 72472
In Loving Memory

Windy Lynn Ritchie

Windy Lynn Ritchie

Windy Lynn Ritchie

March 26, 1955 - January 21, 2020

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Obituary

Mrs. Windy Lynn Ritchie of Lake City, AR departed this life on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro, AR at the age of 64 years, 9 months, and 26 days.  She was born Saturday, March 26, 1955 in Decatur, Alabama and lived most of her lifetime in the Bay and Lake City area.  She worked at Butterball in Jonesboro and considered her co-workers as her family and was of the Church of God Faith.  She was preceded in death by 2 sisters, 1 brother and her parents, Frank and Clara Tunstill Upton.       She is survived by her husband, Aaron Ritchie; three sons, Chason Hellenthal, Brandon Hellenthal, both of Lake City, AR and Aaron Hellenthal of Jonesboro, AR; one brother, Frank Upton of Lake City, AR; two sisters, Diane Ramsey of Lake City, AR and Pansey Cox of Paragould, AR; 7 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.                       Visitation will be Sunday afternoon from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann.  A Celebration of Life will follow in the chapel  at 3:00 p.m. with Bro. Rick Jensen officiating.  Burial will be Monday morning at 11:00 a.m. at Bowman Cemetery in Lake City.        Online guest book at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net

Service Details

Public/Visitation

January 26, 2020

Thompson Funeral Home Chapel
Trumann, AR

(870)483-6311
Funeral Service

January 26, 2020

Thompson Funeral Home Chapel
Trumann, AR

(870)483-6311
Committal

January 27, 2020

Bowman Cemetery
Lake City, AR

Guest Book

"Our thoughts and prayers are with all our family durning this difficult time. Windy you will be missed, but we know where you are, at the side of our Jesus. Love you.

Jimmy & Ruthe Tunstill, Michigan

January 24, 2020

"Boys, i am sorry to hear mom is gone. I remember the first time i met her. Im smiling thinking of the memory. Prayers for all of you. Memories are what will get you through this hard time. She sure loved you boys never ever doubt that. I pray that our Lord lay his hand where it is needed and bless each and everyone of you! Love you all!

Jeani Hesse, Saugatuck, Michigan

January 23, 2020

"Windy I love and miss you so much. I'm glad i got the honor of giving u 3 beautiful granddaughter's. They love u so much and miss u. You was a strong woman and always been there for me even when I was n the wrong or how mad at me u was u was always there. You r forever going to be missed and nobody could ever laugh and joke around like u. You was an amazing mother in law meemaw and great meemaw to my girls my grandbabies and me.

Amanda Hellenthal, Jonesboro Arkansas

January 23, 2020

"May God comfort you at this time in the loss of your Mother. Her laughter will always be remembered.

Ken and Annette Bowman , Mountain Home

January 23, 2020

"I remember Windy being my best friend in second grade at Cedar Park Elementary School. I think she moved to Bay either during that year or after that year. I was heartbroken. I am so sorry for your loss.

Connie Willoughby Bradsher, Alabama

January 23, 2020

"Aunt Wendy you will be greatly missed by your friends and family It was always a pleasure every time we visited you always had a smile on your face and laughture in your voice. No matter how long we were gone you always made us feel like we never apart. love and miss you and Wendy.May the grace of God be with you.

Sonny, West Olive Michigan

January 23, 2020

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