Sharon Ritchie Lunsford Obituary
We announce the death of Sharon Ritchie Lunsford of Hickory, North Carolina, who passed away on September 21, 2026, at the age of 70. Sharon will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Robert Ritchie and Louise Lail Ritchie; and her siblings, Debbie Lunsford and Stevie Lunsford. She is survived by: her husband David Lunsford; her son Paul Lunsford (Lauren Brinkley) of Hickory; her stepchildren, Jeremy Lunsford of Valdese, Dana Lunsford of Valdese and Tony Lunsford of Arizona; her siblings, Bobby Ritchie of Hickory, Chuck Ritchie of Icard, Marty Capps of Rhodhiss, Brian Capps of Rhodhiss and Shannon Capps of Utah; and her grandchildren, Nicholas Cosenza of Fayetteville, Kaiya Lunsford of Valdese, Aden Lunsford of Morganton, Amber Lunsford of Morganton and Anthony Lunsford of Morganton.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 26th 2026 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Chapel of Mackie Funeral Home (35 Duke St, Granite Falls, NC 28630). A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 26th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the same location.
