Debra Louise (Bishop) Ritchey, 72, of Kingman passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at home, while surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 20, 1954, Danville, Illinois, to the late Gail and Helen (Livengood) Bishop.
Deb graduated from Turkey Run High School in 1972. On Dec. 27, 1973, Deb married Steven Ritchey, the love of her life, who survives her. Together, they built a beautiful life filled with laughter, cherished moments, and a loving home. Deb was a devoted mother and homemaker, known for her caring nature and infectious enthusiasm for life.
Throughout her career, Deb dedicated herself to serving others, working at the VA Hospital in Danville, Illinois, and later in Wichita, Kansas and retired after 22 years at CSI in Crawfordsville.
Deb had a passion for life’s simple joys. She loved playing Yahtzee, indulging in ceramics, strumming her guitar, and caring for her beloved birds, Huey and McGurdy. Her playful spirit and vibrant energy brought smiles to those around her, and she will be deeply missed.
She is survived by her husband, Steve of Kingman; three children, Samantha (Brad) Bowman of Rockville, Shaun (Shannon) Ritchey of Bismark, Illinois and Brittany (Nathan) Harding of Kingman; 11 grandchildren, Aireanna Bowman, Isaiah Bowman, Dakota (Jadyn) Ritchey, Bailey (Kylie) Ritchey, Alyssa (Davion) Ritchey, Hannah (Trenton) Hill, Chastity Teeguarden, Abigail Harding, Kadence Teeguarden, Paul Harding and Elexa Harding; three great-grandchildren, Lilly, Solus, Hazel and more on the way; two brothers, Donald (Nancy) Bishop and Greg Bishop; sister Pamela (Johnny) Wrightsman; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brother Robert Bishop; and grandson Tre Billot.
Visitation will be at Sanders Funeral Care, 203 S. First St., Kingman, on Monday, June 22 from noon until the time of the funeral service at 2 p.m., with Brad Bowman officiating. Burial will follow at Poplar Grove Cemetery in Marshall.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given in her memory to St. Judes Children’s Hospital, https://www.stjude.org/give.html.
Share memories and condolences online at www.SandersFuneralCare.com.
