Robbie Pauline Shelton Ritchey passed away on September 22, 2019 in Lake Placid, Florida. She was born in Maury County, Tennessee on January 5, 1923.
Robbie worked for the United States Government and retired after 40 years of faithful service. She loved to vacation in the Florida Keys.
After her retirement, Robbie, along with her husband and son, moved to Big Pine Key, Florida. She obtained her Florida Realtor’s License and soon became one of the top Realtors in the Lower Keys. In 2014, she moved to Lake Placid.
Robbie is survived by granddaughter: Renee Ritchey Svetlick of Mt. Holly, North Carolina; grandson: Norman E. Ritchey, III of Orlando, Florida; great-grandchildren: Kimberly Svetlick and Christopher Svetlick; and nieces, Linda Boone of Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, Ellie Myers of Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, and Millie Brewer of Lake Placid, Florida. Robbie was preceded in death by her husband, Norman Earl Ritchey, Sr. and son, Norman E. Ritchey, Jr.
At Robbie’s request, there will not be any local services. Robbie will be buried in the Shelton family plot in Arlington Cemetery, Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee.
Williams Funeral Home is assisting with local arrangements. Condolences may be offered online at
www.williamsfh.com
.