Lillian Ritchie

Lillian Louise Ritchie, 86, a resident of Hinton, passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at her home surrounded by her family.

Miss Ritchie was born on June 19, 1940 in Rockingham County and was a daughter of the late Glen B. “Shep” and Edna Louise Tusing Ritchie. Until her retirement, Lillian worked for Rockingham and Marvel Poultry. After her retirement, she continued to work part time at the McDonalds on Port Road until her health declined. She loved gospel signing groups, and spending time with her family. She was a member of Mt. Zion Church in Linville.

Surviving are her daughters, Marie Dinges and husband Butch, Barbara Zombro and husband Tony, siblings, John Ritchie, Nancy Hall; grandchildren, Tracy Williams, Julia Nixon, Betty Golladay, Cecil Golladay Jr.; and great-grandchildren, Liam Zander Lee Nixon, Livley Ann Marie Nixon, Deanna Williams, Owen Williams, and Gregory Golladay.

In addition to her parents, Miss Ritchie was preceded in death by a daughter, Kathy Golladay; and brothers, Glen Ritchie Jr., Harold Ritchie, Ralph Ritchie, and Paul Ritchie.
Pastor Jon Prater will conduct a funeral service on Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 11 a.m. at Mt. Zion Church. Burial will follow at the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at McMullen Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mt. Zion Church, 10589 Mt. Zion Road, Linville, VA 22834.

Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.mcmullenfh.com.

McMullen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.