Gay Nell Rittenberry Obituary

The memory of Gay Nell Rittenberry of Hopkinsville, Kentucky, who passed away on January 30, 2025 at the age of 77, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Gay Nell Rittenberry to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Charles Roland Deweese and Bessie Lee Mayes Deweese; her husband Jack G. Rittenberry; and her grandson Matthew Thomas Lin. She is survived by: her children, Elizabeth Gayle Lin (Winston) of Lexington, KY, Charles Rittenberry (Amanda) of Cornelius, NC and Emily Rittenberry of Toronto, Canada; her sister Ruth Deweese of Nashville, TN; her grandchildren, Andrew Lin, Benjamin Lin, David Lin, Donovan Bisson, Toby Bisson, Isaac Burns, Aaron Burns and Jordan Burns; and her close friend Douglas De Blasi of Fairfield, NJ..

Visitation was held on Friday, February 7th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Hughart, Beard & Giles Funeral Home (2504 S Virginia St, Hopkinsville, KY 42240). A funeral service was held on Friday, February 7th 2025 at 7:00 PM and on Saturday, February 8th 2025 at 10:30 AM.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Psalm 82:3 Mission at psalm823.org to help support the Matthew Thomas Lin Home for Boys.