Of De Soto, Missouri, passed away Friday, August 28, 2020 at her home in De Soto, Missouri. She was born May 1, 1941 in Richwoods, Missouri, daughter of the late Robert Cordia and Elbie (Vest) Ella Cordia. Marcella worked as a hospital dietary aide until her retirement. In her spare time, she enjoyed sewing, making clothes for her family, doing puzzles, reading, genealogy, tending to her flowers in her gardens, but most of all she enjoyed the time spent with her family, and was a member of the Christian Faith.
She is survived by her children, Michael (Pennie) Ritchie of Park Hills, Mark Ritchie of De Soto, Mary "Kathy" (Steve) Conastser of Pevely, and Sheila Harris of Theodosia, her sisters, Melba Gamble of Festus, Judy (Jack) Nickles of Park Hills, and Donna (Tim) Kloppenberg of Lake Saint Louis, her sister in law, Lanora Cordia of High Ridge, seven grandchildren, five great grandchildren, one great grandchild on the way, her little dog Buddy, numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Marcella was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Ross Ritchie, son, Gerald "Scott" Ritchie, her brother, Danny Cordia, and her son-in-law, Mike Harris.Mahn Funeral Home
Of De Soto, Missouri, passed away Friday, August 28, 2020 at her home in De Soto, Missouri. She was born May 1, 1941 in Richwoods, Missouri, daughter of the late Robert Cordia and Elbie (Vest) Ella Cordia. Marcella worked as a hospital dietary aide until her retirement. In her spare time, she enjoyed sewing, making clothes for her family, doing puzzles, reading, genealogy, tending to her flowers in her gardens, but most of all she enjoyed the time spent with her family, and was a member of the Christian Faith.
She is survived by her children, Michael (Pennie) Ritchie of Park Hills, Mark Ritchie of De Soto, Mary "Kathy" (Steve) Conastser of Pevely, and Sheila Harris of Theodosia, her sisters, Melba Gamble of Festus, Judy (Jack) Nickles of Park Hills, and Donna (Tim) Kloppenberg of Lake Saint Louis, her sister in law, Lanora Cordia of High Ridge, seven grandchildren, five great grandchildren, one great grandchild on the way, her little dog Buddy, numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Marcella was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Ross Ritchie, son, Gerald "Scott" Ritchie, her brother, Danny Cordia, and her son-in-law, Mike Harris.Mahn Funeral Home
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