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Obituary For JoAnn Rittenberry
Ms. JoAnn Rittenberry, age 84, of Athens, GA, passed away on Saturday, October 18, 2025. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, October 24, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Hill Chapel Baptist Church, 1692 West Hancock Ave, Athens, GA 30606, with interment to follow in Arnold Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, 625 Wolfskin Rd, Arnoldsville, GA 30619.
A Public Viewing will be held on Thursday, October 23, from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM, with Family Visitation from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the funeral home.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Lizzie Mae Rittenberry, and her sister, Katherine Maxey. She is survived by her sister, Naomi Brooks, and her brother, Harold Rittenberry, Jr.; special nephew, Donald Maxey, a host of nieces and nephews; and her “precious girls” — Laurie Higginbotham, Victoria, Savannah & Montana Mitchell, Gabriella Rice, Cierra Marshall, and “Sunshine” — along with her best friend Annie Sue Bazzelle & partner Mac McCloud and many other extended family members and dear friends who loved her deeply. JoAnn will be forever remembered for her gentle spirit, unwavering kindness, and the love she so freely gave. She will be deeply missed by all whose lives she touched.
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Jacquelyn L Hill sent Serene Lily Basket for JoAnn Rittenberry - October 22, 2025
Naomi I'm so sorry for the loss of JoAnn. She is beautiful and humble. Will miss seeing her. In the name of Jesus 🛐🙏🏼❤️ Bridget and Emma Hunter
Lucile Sewell Dean, I will miss your sweet smile
Mrs Joann taught me everything about teaching in daycare she had good words of wisdom for you RIP 🙏 will never forget you!!!
Joann was one of my favorite cousin;I could always go to her to talk about the family history and she loved to come to the family church and she would always take notes during the service.She loved the Arnold Grove Baptist Church family as well as the Hill Chapel Baptist Church family.She used to invite me to the gathering during the time that the Colima Avenue neighbors used to gather at the Food For Your Soul Restaurant;she introduced me to a lots of elders people who she enjoyed being around.She loved her cats.She is gone but she will never be forgotten.Love and missing her.😞😞😞😥😥😥
To the Rittenberry family. We are very saddened to hear of the passing of Ms. JoAnn, we send our heartfelt condolences, thoughts and prayers to you all, during this time and the coming days head. Take your rest in peace now. Carolyn Jarrell-Jones and The Jarrell Family of Magnolia Street
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You will be missed so dearly with your sweet Lucile Sewell Dean
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I am holding JoAnn and all her loved ones in the Light. (Quaker prayer) With love, Tim Johnson
To the Rittenberry Family please accept my deepest condolences on the passing of Ms. JoAnn Rittenberry. May Our LORD comfort and continue to bless your family as only HE can.
Virginia thrasher
Our prayers and thoughts goes out to the Rittenberry family during the passing of your dear love ones. May God bless you all during this difficult time. Sincerely, Bennie & Bonita Johnson
My condolences to the family.
Robert, Linda and Blake Smith
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