Kathryn Ethel Riffee


Kathryn Ethel Riffee, 68 of Marion died Monday, November 29, 2021 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. She was born January 2, 1953 in Marion to the late Glenn Frederick and Bessie (Crowe) Berridge.

She was an accountant and had worked for Lowe’s for 24 years and Arthur Treacher’s for 22 years. Kathryn was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. A selfless hard worker, she was always putting the needs of others before her own. She enjoyed playing bingo and loved reading romance novels and doing crossword puzzles. Her favorite TV shows to watch were game shows and anything on Hallmark. Family gatherings were the center of her life, and she never missed a birthday party.

She is survived by her children, Chad Valentine, Rob (Jennifer) Valentine, Misty Heery, and Kyle Riffee, all of Marion; grandchildren, Chad Valentine Jr., Joey (Shelby) Valentine, Shawn Valentine, Austen Valentine, Katie Valentine, Ashly Martin, Sophia Riffee, Natalie Riffee, six great-grandchildren, two brothers, Art (Rubianna) Berridge, Allen (Becky) Berridge, a sister, Sharon Moore, all of Marion; and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be Friday, December 3, 2021 at 6:00 PM at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home, LaRue with Pastor Ed Layne officiating. Friends may call 2 hours prior to the service, beginning at 4:00 PM. Private graveside services will take place the following day in LaRue Cemetery.

Memorial gifts may be made to the American Cancer Society, P. O. Box 42040, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-3000

Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com

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