Flo Rene Ritz of Frisco, Texas peacefully passed away August 3, 2023 surrounded by family at the age of 78. She was born on September 24, 1944 to Fordy Knott and Mollie (Thurman) Knott in Childress, Texas. Flo was a graduate of Quannah High School in Quannah, Texas. She married James Ritz on June 17, 1967 in Quannah. Flo enjoyed gardening and traveling. She also was an avid reader. Flo was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She will be missed dearly by those who knew and loved her.
Flo is survived by her beloved husband of 56 years, James Ritz; daughters, Mindy Ryan of Austin, Texas, Kerri Winter and husband, Jason of Frisco, Texas; and Stephanie Lasater and husband, John of McKinney, Texas; eight grandchildren; and numerous other loving family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Fordy and Mollie Knott; sisters, Wanda McBee and Rayetta Elkins; and brothers, LeRoy Knott, Ronnie Knott, and Ernie Knott.
The family will hold a private memorial to honor her memory.