Dorothy Christine Ritch, age 80, of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2024. Her greatest love and devotion was to her Lord and Savior, and family. From early childhood she learned to play the piano and sing. For decades she played with various gospel groups and made many recordings. Her smile and laughter will be greatly missed.
Dorothy is preceded in death by her loving husband Robert Ritch and grandson Matthew Ritch.
She is survived by her children, Steve Ritch, Scott and wife Kristy Ritch, Mike and wife Jessica Ritch; grandchildren, Ethan Ritch, Makayla Brown and Olivia Ritch.
A visitation will be held Saturday March 16 from 1:00pm until 3:00pm with a funeral service following at 3:00pm in the Magnolia Chapel at Berry Highland South Funeral Home with committal immediately following.