Claudia Lee (Ritchie) Antis

Claudia Lee Ritchie Antis, 77, of Hewitt, entered her heavenly reward on Monday, December 11, 2023.  Funeral Service will be 10 am, Tuesday, December 19th at First Baptist Church, Woodway.  Burial will follow at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen.  Visitation with the family will be 5-7pm, Monday, December 18th at Grace Gardens Funeral Home.

Claudia was born November 26, 1946 to William and Georgia Ritchie in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania.  She was a graduate of Gladstone High School in Pittsburgh, PA.  She met the love of her life, Don, whom she married in 1968 while he was in the Army.

The couple moved to South Carolina.  They attended college and started their family.  Once Don completed his degree, the family moved to Hewitt and Claudia continued her education, graduating from Texas A & M in 1990.  She loved teaching, and retired from Lorena ISD.

Claudia was a fabulous cook, and loved to travel, she was a member of First Woodway Baptist Church, she adored her grandchildren and being with her family.

Left to cherish her memories are her beloved husband of 55 years, Don Antis, son, Jason Antis and wife Sema; grandchildren, Emily, Jacob, and Noah.