Francine Ritch

Francine Ritch, age 75, of Alto, Georgia, passed away on Friday, October 7, 2016 at her residence.

Mrs. Ritch was born on August 25, 1941 in Habersham County, Georgia. She is preceded in death by her parents, Silas and Ruth Matheson Cook; and husband, Rufus Ritch. She was a member of Mount Zion United Methodist Church.

Survivors include her daughters, Allison Carter, of Alto; Terri Cawthon, of Alto; sisters and brothers-in-law, Melba and James Dodd, of Alto; Shirley and Edwin Smith, of Mt. Airy; Melissa and Richard Downer, of Ft. Myers, FL; brother-in-law, Tyler Ritch, of Simi Valley, CA; special friends, Sue Ramey Walley, of Montana; Bee Cantrell, of Alto; grandchildren, Daniel Green, of Alto; Logan Green, of Greenville, SC; grandson and spouse, Jordan and Anna Ritch, of Clarkesville; great-granddaughter, Mia Grace Green.

A Family Celebration of Life Will Be Held At A Later Date.  

Arrangements are in care of Whitfield Funeral Home & Crematory, South Chapel, Baldwin, Georgia. 706-778-7123

 Those wishing to express online condolences to the family may do so by visiting our website at www.whitfieldfuneralhomes.com.