Barbara Jean Ritchey entered peacefully into rest at home in Hayward, California on August 5, 2024. She was 85 years old.

Born October 14, 1938 in Oklahoma to parents Iva and Jack Cox, Barbara worked as a registered nurse for 27 years. She is survived by many loving family members and friends and will be greatly missed.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Grissom’s Chapel & Mortuary.