Deloris (Spencer) Ritter

Deloris Spencer Ritter, also known by many as “Scoot” “Brit” and “Lois” was born on July 24, 1945, in Moore County, North Carolina to the late Coby and Maggie Spencer. She departed this earth peacefully September 3, 2024, at her residence in Robbins, North Carolina.

Deloris is preceded in death by her parents Coby and Maggie Spencer. Her brothers, Fred, Frank, Eugene, Charles, Floyd, Leroy and Ronzell Spencer.

She was the seventh child of nine children. Being the only sister. She was the “go to” for all things amongst her brothers. She attended Davis Elementary in Robbins, North Carolina and Pickney High School in Carthage, North Carolina. She met her husband of 53 years Jerry Ritter in 1966. She later left her family home in Zion Grove shortly after and moved to Robbins to build her life with her husband.

She joined Zion Grove AME Zion Church at a early age. She was a dedicated member. She was once the president of the Deaconess Board, the kitchen committee and a dedicated class leader, choir member and a usher.

Deloris was known for her iconic honeybun cakes. You were sure to find her in the kitchen cooking, in someone’s back seat riding, or on the phone chatting with family and friends. She loved doing things for her family and spending time with them. She worked for Clayson Knitting Company in Biscoe, North Carolina for 33 years.

Deloris leaves behind her beloved husband Jerry Ritter of Robbins, North Carolina. One brother Rexie Spencer of Zion Grove, North Carolina. One son, Jerry Ritter (Illisa) of Raleigh, North Carolina. Two daughters, Sharon Jackson (Charles) of Robbins, North Carolina and Cindy Ritter of Knightdale, North Carolina. One granddaughter/daughter who she raised Simone Ritter (Rashad) of Louisville, Kentucky. Eight grandchildren, Tia (Steven) of Raleigh, North Carolina, Raquel of Raleigh, North Carolina, Tyler of Fayetteville, North Carolina. Aja of Raleigh, North Carolina, William Jackson and Jerry Jackson of Robbins, North Carolina. Zoe Ritter of Raleigh, North Carolina and Darius Ritter of Knightdale, North Carolina. Sixteen great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. She also leaves behind a very special friend/sister Saundra Jackson who she loved dearly.          

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