Brenda Lee Ritchie, age 63 of Salem, passed away at her home on Thursday, October 22, 2020. Brenda was born on September 9, 1957 in Salem, the daughter of Donald and Opal Y. (Brubaker) Ritchie. She is survived by her sister, Linda Garrett and husband Glen of Eads, Tennessee; niece, Ericah Nichols of Paducah, Kentucky; and great-nephew, Noah Nichols of Paducah, Kentucky. She was preceded in death by her parents. Brenda worked as a CNA for many years. She later worked for Kroger in Paducah for seven years before retiring. She was a member of the First Baptist Lone Oak in Paducah. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 pm on Monday, October 26, 2020 at Summit Prairie Cemetery in Salem. Memorials can be made to The Gideons International and can be received at Crouse Funeral Home in Salem who is assisting the family with arrangements. To plant Memorial Trees in memory of Brenda Lee Ritchie, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store.