Kathryn Jean (Higgins) Ritchie Obituary

We bid farewell to Kathryn Jean (Higgins) Ritchie (Hixson, Tennessee), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on September 29, 2025 at the age of 80. Kathryn touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

Though Kathryn may no longer walk beside us, her memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those Kathryn touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In her absence, her spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 4th 2025 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, October 4th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the North Chapel.

In lieu of flowers please make memorial contributions to Hearth Hospice.