Patricia Ann Ritter, age 72, passed away from cancer Monday, December 2, 2013 at her home in Lakeland. Born June 7, 1941 in Highland City, she was the daughter of the late Amos R. and Alice McCall. Patricia was a Deli Representative for Publix for many years. She is also preceded in death by her children James Ritter and Regina Ritter-Glover. Patricia is survived by her husband of 45 years Roy M. Ritter of Lakeland, three daughters; Julie Fernandez (Chris) of Riverview, Alicia Milling (David) of Auburndale, Mandy Cotney (Carlo) of Fort Meade and her son Robert D. Ritter (Rebecca) of Lakeland. She also leaves behind her grandchildren Shanna, Janna, Dustin, Becca, David, Matt, Meigan, Micah, Jonathan, Payton, Emma, Travis, three great grandchildren and four siblings; Marvin, Danny, Mike McCall and Zonda Corbin, along with her beloved companion Precious . The family will receive friends Friday, December 6th from 6-8PM at Whidden-McLean Funeral Home in Bartow. Funeral services will follow Saturday, December 7th at 10:00AM at the funeral home chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale