Memorial Service: 2:00p.m., Saturday, September 16, 2017
Location: Warwick Memorial United Methodist Church
Visitation: Following the Service
Location: Warwick Memorial United Methodist Church
Debra Ann Ritenour, age 63, of Newport News, passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2017. Debra was born March 5, 1954 in Woodstock, VA. Despite being born with Spina Bifida and confined to a wheelchair, Debra led an extraordinary life and was loved by anyone who got to spend even a few minutes with her. She was a huge Elvis Presley fan, loved country music, Nascar racing, bowling, competing in Special Olympics, traveling with family, and attending numerous events with the special needs community in Hampton/Newport News and beyond.
She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Lee Ritenour Jr. She is survived by her loving mother, Ruth Ritenour; brother, Steven Ritenour and wife, Kathleen; sister, Becky Ritenour Kinney and husband, Steve and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. The family would like to thank the staff of the Terrace Place for the support and love they provided Debra while she resided there.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday September 16, 2017 at Warwick Memorial United Methodist Church, 38 Hoopes Road, Newport News. There will be a reception immediately following the memorial service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Hampton Newport News Community Services Board (HNNCSB). Checks should be made out the “HNNCSB Terrace Place” with “Donation” in the memo field. Send to HNNCSB, attn: Raymona Barnes, 300 Medical Drive, Hampton, VA 23666. Arrangements by Weymouth Funeral Home.