Cathy Lynne Ritchey Rivera, age 65, passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at her home in Lawrenceburg, KY. Cathy was born August 4, 1960 in Lawrenceburg, KY to the late Edgar Thomas "Tom" Ritchey and Susan Caldwell Ritchey.

She was of the Baptist faith and a 1978 graduate of Western High School. She was a former Food Service Manager with Rapids Vending Company.  Cathy enjoyed crocheting, flowers and gardening.  Her children and grandchildren meant the world to her, and she was affectionally known as an animal whisperer, loving all animals.

Cathy is survived by her daughters, Jessica Cooley (Brady) of Dallas Center, IA, Whitley Lester (Jordan), Cedar Rapids, IA and Kaitlin Beatty (Cal) of Cedar Rapids, IA; her grandchildren, Emrie, Nora, Declan, Shea, Maeve, Henry & Dempsey; her sisters, Donna Drury (Jackie) and Lora Woods (Brandon), all of Lawrenceburg; and a nephew, Kian Woods.

Including her parents, Cathy was preceded in death by an infant sister, Sarah Denise Ritchey.

A Celebration of Life visitation will be held from 4 – 6 P.M., Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at Ritchie & Peach Funeral Home.

Memorial donations are suggested to Anderson County Humane Society, P.O. Box 494, Lawrenceburg, KY  40342.

Arrangements are entrusted to Ritchie & Peach Funeral Home, Lawrenceburg, KY. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.ritchieandpeach.com.