Sandra Kay “Sandy” Ritchie, 74, of Spiceland, passed away Friday, November 17, 2017 in Hickory Creek of New Castle. She was born May 17, 1943 in New Castle, a daughter of the late Arlus Davidson and Juanita Florene (Wilson) Davidson.
The first female mail carrier in New Castle, Sandy retired from the U.S. Postal Service in Muncie in 1998 following 30 years of service. She was a member of the NARFE, member and past president of the New Castle Eagles Lodge Ladies Auxiliary, member of the Henry County Saddle Club, where she ran the concession stand for the 4-H for twelve years. She also enjoyed gardening and cooking.
She is survived by three daughters, Tamahine (Robert) Ritchie Craig of Logansport, Delana Kay (Rocky) Ritchie Gardner of Spiceland, and Sandra Lee Bartel of Middletown; two step grandsons, Christopher Gardner and Isaia Gardner; her best friend, Susan Barnard Mann of Muncie.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Franklin Delano Ritchie; and a brother, Allen Wayne Davidson.
Services will be at 12:00 p.m., noon, on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in New Castle with Belinda Stamper officiating. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until noon Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Miller Cemetery in Middletown. Memorial contributions may be given to St. Joseph’s Indian School, 1301 N. Main St., Chamberlain, SD 57325. You may share a memory of condolence of Sandy at
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