Aline Ritchie's Obituary
Brown-McGehee Funeral Home, Inc.
610 Avenue F
BOGALUSA, LOUISIANA 70427
Aline Stafford Ritchie was granted her angel wings on Tuesday May 3, 20011 at the age of 74. Her final days were spent surrounded by her family, extended family, and friends that Aline touched in some way throughout her long productive life.. Aline’s life seem to short to those who loved her, but those who were touched by her understood that her love of Jesus far exceeded even the love she had for her family. She enjoyed reading her bible and singing gospel hymns.
Aline was born to Willie Stafford and Dallas Rosette Cotton Stafford on September 19, 1936, in Stateline, La. Aline married Daniel Eugene Ritchie January 2, 1962. Aline and Daniel had six children. Aline is survived by her sons and daughters: Richard Cauley Ard (Brenda Crosby Ard), Annie June Ard Baucum (Dwight Baucum), JD Ard, Ronald Eddie Ard, Regenia Ritchie Zeringue (Perry Zeringue), and David Eugene Ritchie (DebbiePettis Ritchie); and 11 grandchildren; and 14 great grandchildren. She is survived by two brothers and two sisters: Donald Wayne Stafford, Lucille Stafford Stevens, Della Faye Stafford Miley, and Bill Stafford. Preceded in death by her parents and 5 siblings. She is survived by many loved nieces and nephews.
Visitation is at the Lighthouse Baptist Church, Badon Road, Slidell La. On Thursday May 5, 2011 from 2-4PM for the family and 4-9PM for friends and family. Services are being held at Lighthouse Baptist Church in Slidell, La. May 6, 2011 at 10 AM With interment at 2p.m. May 6, 2011 at Ritchie Cemetery, Crossroads Ms.
For further information or directions, please call Brown McGehee Funeral Home at 985-7327155. Family and friends may view and sign the online guestbook at www.brownmcgehee.com
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