Billie Jean Ritchie

November 23, 1937 - December 3, 2011

Billie Jean Ritchie 74 of Mt. Vernon went to be with her Lord December 3, 2011 at home surrounded by her family. Born in Warren, Arkansas November 23, 1937. She was preceded in death by her father Harry Wiggin, her daughter Diane Lea, grandson Arron Morgan Lea, sister Sue Gosswiler, and dear friend Buzz Harper. She is survived by her children Eddie Wisinger and wife Patty of Hampton Arkansas, Cindy McCarty and husband John of Mt. Vernon Arkansas, Les Wisinger of New Orleans Louisiana, her mother Charlotte Thompson of Warren Arkansas, sister Jan Boley of Houston Texas, brother Leroy Wiggins of Orlando Florida.  6 grandchildren 7 great grand children and 1 great great grand child, aunts, uncles, 6 nieces 2 nephews 4 great nephews and 1 great niece. Pallbearers will be Les, Eddie, Brian, Casey, Leroy, and Will. Graveside services will be at Mt. Vernon Cemetery 2pm Tuesday December 6, 2011 with Pastor John McCarty officiating.    Arrangements are by Bishop Griffin Funeral Home of Greenbrier.  (501) 679-4400 www.bishopgriffinfuneralhome.com