Loretta Lavon Ritchie, 67 years, of Richmond, MO passed away on Monday, May 9, 2022. She was born on Friday, February 18, 1955 in Chillicothe, MO, the daughter of the late Duane and the late Elma (née Howerton) Gaunt. She married Paul Ritchie in Richmond MO, on April 19, 1974. Loretta worked for Walmart for over 30 years at the Richmond Walmart. Survivors Include: • Virginia Mathews, Sister, of Lawson MO • Wanda Love, Sister, of Richmond MO • Chrystal Ritchie, Daughter, of Richmond MO • Mackenzie Ritchie, granddaughter, of Lexington MO • Lilliona Elliott, great-granddaughter, of Lexington MO • Sebastian Ritchie, great-grandson, of Lexington In addition to her parents, Loretta was preceded in death by: • Barbra Vaughn, Sister • Robert "Buddy" Gaunt, Brother • Russell Gaunt, Brother • Shawn Ritchie, Son • Paul Ritchie, Husband Visitation will be held on Friday, May 13 from 1:00 to 2:00 PM at Hidden Valley Funeral Home of Richmond followed by the Funeral at 2:00 PM at Hidden Valley Funeral Home of Richmond. Loretta's Burial will follow the funeral at Woodland Cemetery.