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Ms. Ann Ayers Ritchie, age 62, of Wilkesboro passed away Sunday, April 20, 2025.
Memorial services will be held at 4:00 PM, Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Crossfire United Methodist Church with Rev. Alan Rice and Justin Nickelson officiating. The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM prior to the service at the church.
Ann was born February 18, 1963, in Wilkes County to J.C. and Merinda Cardwell Ayers.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister; Vanessa Karen Ayers Cleary.
She is survived by a brother; Michael Ayers, nieces; Angie Cleary, Ashley Ayers, nephews; Daniel Cleary, Ryan Ayers, a great niece; Hailey Wood and great nephews; Colt Prevette and Josh Cardwell.
Flowers will be accepted.
Online condolences may be made to www.reinssturdivant.com.
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