Canda

Ritchey

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She was a loving and selfless person who cherished her family and consistently placed the needs of others before her own.

Canda Leigh Ritchey, 63, passed away on November 10, 2026, at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. Born on June 25, 1963, in Versailles, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Donald Lee Ritchey and Mary Ann Thurman Ritchey.

Canda was a devoted member of Fellowship Baptist Church, where she faithfully served by teaching Sunday school and sharing her musical talents through playing the organ and piano. She had a deep love for the Lord, a strong knowledge of theology, and a passion for reading and studying her Bible. Canda also enjoyed listening to Southern gospel music. She was a loving and selfless person who cherished her family and consistently placed the needs of others before her own. Her caring nature was also reflected in her desire to help others, having previously earned her certification as an EMT.

In addition to her parents, Canda was preceded in death by her uncle, Garnett Ritchey.

Canda is survived by her sister, Susan Ritchey; Niece, Carrington Ritchey; Aunt, Wilma Witten (Homer), Cousins, Brent Witten (Linda), Jason Witten (Katrina), Andrea Johnston (Jonathan), Joshua Ritchey (Cassie), and Michael Ritchey.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 P.M. on Monday, November 16, 2026, at Ritchie & Peach Funeral Home, 701 North Main Street, Lawrenceburg, Kentucky 40342, with Bro. Philip Ritchey officiating. Burial will follow in Lawrenceburg Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 10:00 A.M. until the time of the service on Monday.

Serving as pallbearers will be Jason Witten, Jonathan Johnston, Michael Ritchey, Philip Akins, James Ritchey, and Joseph Michelotti. Honorary Bearers will be Brent Witten, Philip Ritchey, Homer Witten, Joshua Ritchey, and the members of Fellowship Baptist Church.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Fellowship Baptist Church – Building Fund, c/o Jim Evans, 1241 Ritchey Lane, Lawrenceburg, KY 40342.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Ritchie & Peach Funeral Home in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky. Condolences may be shared online at www.ritchieandpeach.com.