Linda Lou Ritter of Columbia, Tennessee

June 22, 1941 - August 21, 2020

Linda Lou Ritter, age 79, a resident of Columbia, passed away August 21, 2020 at her residence.

A celebration of life is to be determined at a later date. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Born June 22, 1941 in Gibsonburg, Ohio; Linda was the daughter of the late Fredrick Wilson and Erita Tebbe Wilson. She married Leland Griggs Ritter, Sr. on July 22, 1959. Linda was a dedicated homemaker; she loved to clean, bake, and quilt. She also enjoyed going to horse shows and going fishing. A fan of George Strait; she loved to dance. Her family and grandchildren were a great source of love and pride.

In addition to her husband, Linda is survived by her Son: Leland (Vicki) G Ritter, Jr. of Loudon, TN; daughters: Laura (Richard) Valdez of Columbia, TN, and Leanne (Scott) Dunsworth of North Fort Myers, FL; brother James (Gwen) Wilson of Clyde, OH; sister: Carolyn (Ralph) Bannister of Clyde, OH; grandchildren: Tiffany (Noah Medica) Ritter of Ocala, FL, Steffany (Brennen) Penfield of Knoxville, TN, Nathan (Amanda) Ritter of North Fort Myers, FL, Spencer (Jessica) Valdez of College Grove, TN, Jordan (Catie) Valdez of Warner Robins, GA, Zackery (Macy) Dunsworth of Cape Coral, FL, and Taylor (Tyler) Thornton of North Fort Myers, FL; great grandchildren: Kylee Kramer, Karissa Kramer, Brycen Penfield, Brody Penfield, Brooks Penfield, Bryer Penfield, Rilynn Ritter, Leland Ritter, Reagan Valdez, Ava Valdez, Graham Valdez, Lyndy Valdez and Juliette Dunsworth.

In addition to her parents, Linda is preceded in death by her brothers: Fredrick Wilson, Jr., Jerry Wilson, William Wilson, and Dennis Wilson.