Peggy Jane Ritchie

Peggy Jane Ritchie, 78 of Fordyce, died Saturday, September 26th at St. John's Place in Fordyce after a short but courageous battle with cancer. She was born January 25, 1937 in Hampton, Arkansas, the first child and only daughter of Guy and Claudia Ritchie.

She was a member of First Baptist Church of Fordyce and member of the Keenagers Group. She was a member of Zeta Theta sorority and volunteered at the Dallas County Hospital gift shop. She especially loved card games and dominoes. The brothers gave her the nickname "Sarge" because you did as she asked! She was the center of our lives and was deeply loved. She returned that love 10 fold.

She is survived by 4 brothers; Charles Ritchie of Hampton, Dale (Linda) Ritchie of Fairfield Bay, C.A. (Cathi) Ritchie of Willis, Texas and Donnie (Debbie) Ritchie of Fordyce, as well as many nieces, nephews and good friends.

Visitation will be Tuesday from 1PM until 2PM at Benton Funeral Home in Fordyce. Funeral services will follow at 2PM at the Benton Funeral Home Chapel. There will be no graveside service. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Fordyce or a charity of your choice. To sign the online register visit www.bentonfuneralhome.net .