Nancy Ritter

Nancy Staples Ritter, age 70, of Dallas, TX, went to be with the Lord on June 19, 2013 where she soars on wings like eagles, runs and not grows weary and walks but is not faint (Isaiah 40:31). Nancy will most be remembered for her warm smile, hospitality and fighting spirit. She was born March 14, 1943 in Goose Creek, TX to Florence and Jack Staples. She married A. Wayne Ritter on Sept. 4, 1965 in Austin, TX. After living in Andrews (her most favorite place on earth?), Midland, Odessa, Houston, Tulsa and Denver, Wayne and Nancy settled in Dallas in 1981. Having found a church home at Park Cities Baptist Church, Nancy was active in all aspects of church life, with particular emphasis on the choir, having served as president. In addition to church and family activities, Nancy was a constant volunteer at St. Mark’s and Hockaday and active in the guilds of several arts organizations, including the Dallas Opera Guild and the Dallas Theater Center Guild, having served as president of those organizations. Following an automobile accident in 1995, Nancy was confined to a wheel chair, but continued her community involvements. Her one true love, however, was her family: husband Wayne, daughter Marisa, son Jeff and his wife Michelle, as well as her grandchildren Sarah Grace, Bethany Anne and Jack, brother-in-law Jerry Ritter, nephew Brad Ritter and family, and niece Jennifer Ritter. The family wants to offer special thanks for the wonderful caregivers Nancy has had over the years, especially Sandra Mason and Lisa Booth. Visitation will be held on Monday, June 24, 2013 from 6:00pm – 8:00pm at Sparkman/Hillcrest Funeral Home. Funeral services will be in Ellis Chapel at Park Cities Baptist Church on Tuesday, June 25, 2013 at 1:30pm. Following an internment at Sparkman/Hillcrest, a reception will be held at Arlington Hall at Lee Park from 4:00pm – 6:00pm. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the charity of your choice.