Karen Lee Ritchey Obituary
We announce the death of Karen Lee Ritchey of Muskogee, Oklahoma, who passed away on October 18, 2026, at the age of 81. Karen will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Karen Lee Ritchey to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Harold Raymond and Dora Delia Rose (Ramsey); her sister Linda Moore (Lin); her daughter-in-law Stacey Jarrard; her niece Julie Gray; and her stepdaughter Megan Ritchey.
She is survived by: her husband James Edward Ritchey; her children, Shannon Purnell of Oklahoma City, Arvana Jarrard of Basalt and Jayson Jarrard of Webbers Falls; her stepdaughter Amie Perry (Brent) of McLain; her grandchildren, Sam Purnell, Eric Gilbreath, Rhaelyn Jarrard, Zachary Perry, Zadie Perry, Dalton Ritchey and Karalyn Ritchey; her great grandchildren, Riggin Freeland and Hayzen Freeland; and her nephew Thomas Gray. She is also survived by other family members and friends.
A graveside service will be held on Monday, October 26th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the Greenhill Cemetery (1500 N York St, Muskogee, OK 74403).
