Linda Ruth Ritchie White Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Linda Ruth Ritchie White, age 72, of Elizabethton, Tennessee passed away on Friday, January 22, 2021 at the Sycamore Shoals Hospital. Linda was born on September 21, 1948 in Elizabethton to the late Teddy G. Ritchie and Selma Bellamy. In addition to her parents, Linda is preceded in death by her husband, Harold Rhea White; four brothers, David E. Ritchie, William “Bill” Ritchie, Teddy J. Ritchie and James Wayne Ritchie; two sisters, Hilda Glenita Ritchie and Wilma Jean Bennett. Linda was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene in Elizabethton and loved her church family. She worked many years for the Elizabethton City School System doing Housekeeping and Johnson City Medical Center where she later retired. Those left to cherish her memory include her son, Robert Stanley White and wife Angel of Elizabethton; grandchildren, Logan White and Lucas, Lacy Sparks and Phil, and Levi White; great grandchildren, Brody Thomas, Saylor Thomas, and Aria Sparks; sisters, Barbara Carlock or Chattanooga, TN, Patsy Depp of Crestwood, KY; brother, Randy E. Ritchie of Austin, TN; special friend, Lelia and Dan Perry; special adopted sister, Marcella Shoun; several nieces and nephews also survive.. The family will hold a memorial service to honor the life of Linda Ruth Ritchie White at 6:00 PM on Thursday, January 28, 2021 the First Church of the Nazarene in Elizabethton with Reverend Kinley Knight officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM on Thursday at the church. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to The First Church of the Nazarene at 200 West I Street Elizabethton, TN 37643. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Carter County and Washington County are mandating that all citizens who live in or visit the counties wear masks in public. In keeping in accordance with this mandate, all visitors to the funeral home and/or the graveside are required to wear a mask or facial covering and observe social distancing recommendations Online condolences may be shared with the family on our website, www.hathawaypercy.com Hathaway Percy Funeral and Cremation Services, Elizabethton is honored to serve the White family. Office 423-543-5544.

Linda Ruth Ritchie White

September 21, 1948 - January 22, 2021