Maxine Carlota Ritter, 84, of Timberville, VA died February 15, 2023 at Sentara RMH Medical Center.

She was born August 13, 1938 in Baker, WV to the late Nelson Lehew and Edith Stewart Parker.

Maxine was a cashier at Burger King.  She was a member of Independent Community Church.  She read her Bible and checked on her family every day.  She always put everyone else first.  She enjoyed watching the Tar Heels play basketball.

On November 13, 1976, she married Clayton Lee Ritter who preceded her in death on August 2, 1999.

Surviving are her three sons, Max Whetzel, Jr. and companion Dora Hager of Broadway, Steve Whetzel, Michael Whetzel and wife Lolita of Broadway; one daughter, Barbara Ritchie of Timberville; two sisters, Elva Combs of Baker, WV, Bessie Combs of Stephens City; five grandchildren, Derek Jameson and wife Angela, Samantha Whetzel, Brandon Ritchie, Katlyn Shelton and husband Alvin, Erika Whetzel; four great grandchildren, Ava Shelton, Juliana Etchebarne, Parker Jameson, Lucas Etchebarne, a great granddaughter due in April, Presley Jameson; numerous nieces and nephews; three stepchildren, Brenda Rexrode and husband Billy, Eugene Ritter and wife Annette, and Sandra Lucas and husband Steve; several step-grandchildren

A sister, Gladys Parker; a brother, Lane Parker; and a stepson, James Ritter, all preceded her in death.

Pastors Kevin Garber and Wayne Shelton will conduct a graveside service Monday 12 PM at Parker Family Cemetery in Baker, WV.

The family will receive friends from 5 – 7 PM Sunday at Grandle Funeral Home in Broadway.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Grandle Funeral Home, P.O. Box 114, Broadway, VA  22815; to help with funeral expenses.

A special thank you to the care she received at Sentara RMH on 4 East and 2 West, Pulmonology and Palliative Care.