Ethel Marie Ditchley

Ethel Marie Ditchley, born on March 7, 1934, passed peacefully on March 10, 2026, just days after her 92nd birthday. A devoted wife and loving mother, she lived a life marked by quiet strength, selfless love, and deep faith.

She shared 59 cherished years of marriage with her husband, Carl Benjamin Ditchley Sr., until his passing in 2009. Together they built a warm and devoted home centered on their family.

Ethel was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Benjamin Ditchley Sr., and her children Johnny Ditchley, David Ditchley, Diane Rhude, Carol Gulley, and Kathie Johnson. She is survived by her sons Carl Ditchley Jr., William Ditchley, and Garry Ditchley, and her daughters Victoria Ditchley, Karen Sleeth, and Carrie West, along with her beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Her gentle spirit and the enduring light of her love will continue to guide and uplift all who knew her. She will be deeply missed and forever cherished.