Marita B. Ketchen Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Marita B. Ketchen of Columbia, South Carolina, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on June 18, 2025 at the age of 87. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Marita B. Ketchen to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Arthur M. Ballard and Eleanor Hirsch Ballard; her former husband Thomas W. Ketchen; her husband Warren Bussard; and her siblings, Michael Ballard and Salley Hill.
She is survived by: her sons, Tommy Ketchen (Dorothy) of Columbia, SC, Charles Ketchen (Carol) of Spartanburg, SC and Frank Ketchen of Columbia, SC; and her sister Kay Taraschi (Peter) of Winter Park, Florida. She is also survived by four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.
