Christine Ritch

Christine Vanese Null Ritch, 57, of Indian Trail, passed away February 26, 2013. The family will receive friends at Hartsell Funeral Home of Concord on Friday, March 1, 2013 from 6 PM to 8 PM. The funeral service, officiated by Rev. Donald Lisk, will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, March 2, 2013 at Pine Grove Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Born July 8, 1955 in Gaston County, NC, she is the daughter of Neely Faye Null Poplin of Belmont. She was preceded in death by a grandson, Chad Sloop. She is survived by her beloved husband of 43 years, James Howard Ritch, Sr. of the home; Daughter, Michele Bowman and husband, James, of Trinity; son, James Ritch, Jr. and wife, Angel, of Lincolnton; daughter, Samantha Sloop and husband, Rick, of Mooresville; son, John Thomas Ritch and wife, Tiffany, of Monroe; 13 grandchildren, Tiffany, Ashley, James, Heather, Abigail, Katie, Amanda, Dakota, Darren, Emily, Little John, Dylan, Taylor; two great grandchildren, Elise and Justin; and a sister, Judy. Memorials may be made to Hartsell Funeral Home, C/O Christine Ritch, PO Box 100, Midland, NC 28107 for funeral expenses. Hartsell Funeral Home of Concord is serving the Ritch family. Online condolences may be made at www.hartsellfh.com.