Wanda Sue Rittenberry

Wanda Sue Rittenberry obituary, Sparta, TN

Wanda Sue Rittenberry

Wanda Rittenberry Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hunter Funeral Home - Sparta on Dec. 9, 2025.
Wanda Sue Rittenberry, age 85 of Sparta, passed away Monday, December 8, 2025. She was born March 18, 1940 in Sparta to the late William Cramp and Nova Dallas Burroughs Underwood. She was also preceded in death by her husband: Virgil Rittenberry, along with a daughter: Nova Jean Jensen, son: Jesse Dewayne Rittenberry, Half siblings: Myrtie Anderson, Myrtle Ballard, Everett Underwood, Carson Underwood, Bonnie Anderson, Edith Voskuhl, Carlie Underwood, Benton Underwood, Magdalene Underwood, and Ben David Underwood.

She enjoyed gardening, especially her flowers, fishing, and spending time with her grandchildren.

She is survived by her Daughters: Judy (James) Simmons, Frances (Scott) Hensley, and Ruby (Charlie) Richardson

Sons: William Virgil Rittenberry, Steve (Linda) Rittenberry, and Everette Glen Rittenberry

Brothers: Fred Underwood, Harold (Iris) Underwood, and Kenneth Underwood

12 Grandchildren: Katherine Hensley, Jessica Baker, Chad Richardson, Serena Richardson, Betty Sue Simmons, Kenneth Simmons, Dewayne Rittenberry, Danny Rittenberry, Tammy Rittenberry, Tommy Rittenberry, Kelsey Miles, and Olivia Jensen

and a host of Great-Grandchildren

Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 pm Friday, December 12, 2025 in the Chapel of Hunter Funeral Home with burial in the Smiths Chapel Cemetery in the Bangham community of Putnam County. Bro. Ronnie Taylor will officiate the service.

Jonathan Binkley, Chad Richardson, Danny Rittenberry, Tommy Rittenberry, Dewayne Rittenberry, and Kenneth Simmons will serve as Pallbearers.

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Hunter Funeral Home - Sparta

120 East Bockman Way PO Box 90, Sparta, TN 38583

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