Marlene Ritch, 85, of Screven, Ga. passed away Monday, September 26, 2022. The Wayne County native was a retired secretary with the State of Georgia and a lifetime member of O'Quinn Baptist Church. She loved reading her Bible and spending time with her family. She was predeceased by her husband, John Franklin Ritch; 3 sons, Ken Ritch, twins, Reppard and Randy Ritch, 9 brothers and sisters.

Survivors are a daughter, Stacie (Nathaniel) Wagoner of Screven; grandchildren, JonThomas Wagoner, Meghan Wagoner, Christinia Steele; great grandchildren, Rayne, Glenn, Flossie, Hailey and Kristin; one great-great grandchild, Everly; 2 ^nd daughter and niece, Carla Cook; many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, September 29, 2022 at O'Quinn Baptist Church with Rev. Gerald Greenlee and Rev. Benji McReady officiating. Interment will be in the O'Quinn Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be family and friends.

Family will receive friends 5:00-7:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at Rinehart and Sons Funeral Home Chapel.

Rinehart and Sons Funeral Home of Jesup, Ga. is in charge of arrangements.