Betty Louise Ritter daughter of the late Pauline hicks Proffit and Lloyd Proffit was born in Bunker, Missouri, on December 9, 1931. She departed this life at Salem Memorial District Hospital in Salem, on January 19, 2009, having attained the age of 77 years, one month and 10 days.
On January 14, 1950 in Bunker, Betty was united in marriage to Leo Ritter and to this loving union three children were born. Betty was a member of the Macedonia United Baptist Church. Her hobbies included playing the piano, crocheting, quilting, cooking, canning and working in the garden. Betty loved to travel and spend time with her family.
Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd and Pauline Proffit, and her son, Lindell Ritter.
Betty is survived by her husband, Leo Ritter of Bunker, two daughters, Louise Mathes and Beverly Guinn both of Bunker, and one brother, Larry Proffit and wife Sarah Nell of Ironton. Betty will be deeply missed by her family and many friends who will mourn her passing.
Visitation: 5 to 8 Wednesday
McSpadden Funeral Home, Bunker
Funeral Services: Thursday January 22, 2009 at 11 A.M.
United Baptist Tabernacle
Ministers: Kenneth Parker &
Dirk Myers
Pallbearers: Mel Ritter,
Burial: Bunker City Cemetery
Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Homes, Inc. Bunker, Missouri
In Lieu of flowers:
Bunker Cemetery Association