Beatrice Ritchey-Lanning

BEATRICE RITCHEY-LANNING 82 of Prescott Valley, passed away in the evening of May 11. 2016. Bea was a wonderful wife and mother. A talented artist loved by her many friends and relatives. Bea was born in Las Cruces, NM on January 28, 1934. Her family moved to Arizona at the age of 2 and considered herself an AZ native. She is preceded in death by her first husband, Wayne Ritchey, Surviving is the second love of her life, Bob Lanning, who shared their love of music and painting. Sons Nick Ritchey of Farmington, NM, Mike Ritchey of Graford, Texas, Bob\u0027s sons, Dale Lanning of Toledo, Ohio, Keith Lanning of Mira Loma, CA and Daughter Nancy Algernon of Rancho Mission Viejo, CA. 10 Grandchildren, 3 Great Children. She was a fantastic artist and her Bob will miss painting side-by-side with her at their easels in their home studio. In lieu of flowers send donations to your favorite charity in her name. Services will be Saturday, May 21 at 11 AM at the Westcott Funeral Home, 1013 E.Mingus Ave., Cottonwood, AZ