Norma James Ritter

Norma James Ritter, 88, of Flatwoods, KY, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at her residence. Mrs. Ritter was born September 19, 1932, in Carter County, KY to the late Irdle and Bethel Forrest James. In addition to her parents, Norma was preceded in death by her loving husband, Glen C. Ritter; a son, Fredrick Ritter; two brothers, Verlin and Billy James; two grandchildren, Erin Steward and Jesse Lee Ritter; two great-grandchildren, Rodney Eugenie and Luke Aaron Dunn; and a son-in-law, Robert Powell. Mrs. Ritter was a Unit Secretary at Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital in Russell, KY and a member of Russell First Baptist Church. Norma is survived by a son, Douglas Lora Ritter of Flatwoods, KY; a daughter, Marilyn Powell of Flatwoods, KY; two grandchildren, Aubrey Greeding and James Ritter; three great-grandchildren, Alex Breeding, Sarah Dunn, and Megan Dunn; two brothers, Vernon and Jackie James both of Grayson, KY; seven sisters, Olive James Culver of Flatwoods, KY, Violet Wolfe of Gainesville, TX, Joy Bricker of Mansfield, OH, Evelyn Cartee and Geneva Coltville both of Cleveland, OH, Margie Meenachs of Olive Hill, KY, and Doretha Albright of Grayson, KY; and a host of extended family and friends. A funeral service will be held at 11 A.M. on Monday, January 25, 2021, at Bailey Family Funeral Home in Flatwoods, KY with Pastor Ken Gowin officiating. Burial will follow at Bellefonte Memorial Gardens in Russell, KY. Visitation will be from 10 A.M. until the time of the service on (day) at the funeral home. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, masks and social distancing will be required at all times.   Condolences can be expressed at www.baileyfamilyfuneralhome.com.