Lucy Dee Ritter, 81, of Beaumont, died Sunday, February 28, 2010, at The Oaks of Beaumont.  She was born December 31, 1928, to John William and Margaret (Gallier) Park.  A native and lifelong resident of Beaumont, she was a French High School graduate and attended Lamar University. For many years she worked as a dental assistant for Dr. Harley Graff and later was employed as secretary with Beaumont Independent School District.

She is survived by her sisters, Dolores Marie Kerr of Beaumont, Janet Elaine Bengston of Lawrenceville, Georgia, and Margaret Ann Cross of McKinney, Texas; brothers-in-law; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Harry A. Ritter; and step-daughter, Eileen Ritter.

Her graveside service will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 3, 2010, at Magnolia Cemetery, 2290 Pine, Beaumont, under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. A gathering of her family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 2, 2010, at Broussard’s.