Michelle Lois Ritchie Swanson
July 23, 2016
Michelle Lois Ritchie Swanson, 48, of Cynthiana, KY, passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2016 at her home. Born on August 25, 1967 in Cynthiana, KY, she was a daughter of Donald and Wanda Philpot Ritchie. She was a member of the Irvingsville Baptist Church, where she served as Youth Leader and Sunday School Teacher. Michelle loved to cook and had a large collection of Cookbooks that she enjoyed taking recipes from. She was a loving mother, sister, daughter, and aunt. She is survived by her parents; Donald and Wanda Ritchie, 2 children; Trevor Ray Gamble Ritchie of Cynthiana, KY, Dylan Roger Thomas Smith of Cynthiana, KY, a sister; Mary Denise Beckett of Cynthiana, KY, a brother; Raymond Ritchie of Carlisle, KY, 2 nieces; Ashley Nicole O’Brien, Alannah Renee Ritchie, a nephew; Eric Dale O’Brien, a great niece; Alayna Marie O’Brien, a great nephew; Warren Keith O’Brien, her sister-in-law; Bridget Renee Ritchie, and a brother-in-law; Dale O’Brien. She was preceded in death by her grandparents; Warren and Mary Lee Philpot, Cernsey and Catherine Ritchie, and a step-grandmother; Lorena Philpot. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at 2:00 P.M. at Woodhead Funeral Home in Berry with Bro. Brad Caudill officiating. Burial will follow in the Pythian Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers for the service will be Raymond Ritchie, Gary Philpot, Eric O’Brien, Eric Cash, William Cash, Dale O’Brien, Brandon Wallin, and Shaun Wallin. Serving as Honorary Pallbearers will be Courtney Conley and Alannah Ritchie. The visitation will be held from 12-2:00 preceding the service.
Michelle Lois Ritchie Swanson, 48, of Cynthiana, KY, passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2016 at her home. Born on August 25, 1967 in Cynthiana, KY, she was a daughter of Donald and Wanda Philpot Ritchie. She was a member of the Irvingsville... View Obituary & Service Information