Jannett Ritten

Mary Jannett Ritten, age 88, peacefully passed away on her birthday, December 13, 2023 at The Mike Conley House in Clermont, FL. She was born in Reddick, FL to the late Robert and Sabra (Cannon) Vaughn.

She was affectionately known by Jannett to all who knew and loved her. Jannett moved to the West Orange area in 1960 and was the co-owner of Gabriel’s Sub Shop & Ritten’s Wrecker Service. She also was a Corrections Office for 12 years at Lake County Corrections Institute and came highly qualified after raising seven children.

Jannett was a member of the Lion’s Club Auxiliary and the Fireflies Volunteer Fire Department both in Ocoee and a member of the Daughters of Mary at Resurrection Catholic Church. She was also an active member of the West Orange High School Athletic Association while her children attended.

She was an avid reader and loved putting together jigsaw puzzles, working on crossword puzzles, Sudoku and taught her children, maybe too well, how to play Scrabble. Just ask Joan! She also cherished her weekly ladies card group.

Jannett is preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Sabra Vaughn and sister, Wilma Spann.

Survivors include her seven children and spouses, Joan (Steve Crowe) Ritten, Craig (Yong) Ritten, Lisa (Artie) Stallard, David (Ellen) Ritten, Michael (Angie) Ritten, Jimmy (Kathleen) Ritten and Paul (Shelley) Ritten; sister, Roberta Garris; 12 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Mike Conley House, 2100 Oakley Seaver Dr., Clermont, FL 34711 who provided her with exceptional care in her last days.

Family will receive friends at 9 am, Monday, December 18, 2023 at Forest Lawn Funeral Home, 5740 S. Pine Avenue, Ocala, FL 34480 with a service to follow at 10 am. She will be laid to rest with her parents and grandparents at Millwood Cemetery in Reddick, FL following services. A Catholic Mass will be conducted at a later date.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ForestLawnOcala.com for the Ritten family.