Gemma Jeanette Ritchie Shipp Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Gemma Jeanette Ritchie Shipp (Louisville, Kentucky), born in Bardstown, Kentucky, who passed away on December 10, 2024, at the age of 84, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Gemma Jeanette Ritchie Shipp to pay them a last tribute.
Though her name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint Gemma Jeanette Ritchie leaves upon the hearts of her loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of her spirit and the richness of her legacy.
She was predeceased by: her parents, John Thomas Ritchie and Mary Francis Ritchie. She is survived by: her husband John Russell Shipp; her daughters, Bridget Marie Shipp and Beckie Lee Byerley (Scott); and her grandchildren, Connor Varga, Anna Byerley, Harrison Byerley and Kasey Watkins.
Visitation was held on Saturday, December 14th 2024 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Highlands Funeral Home (3331 Taylorsville Rd, Louisville, KY 40205). A burial was held on Saturday, December 14th 2024 at 1:00 PM at the Calvary Cemetery (1600 Newburg Rd, Louisville, KY 40205).
In lieu of flowers, please send expressions of condolences to Hosparus Health of Louisville.
