Gail Ritchie, age 64, of Nauvoo passed away Monday June 8, 2026, at her residence. She was born March 13, 1962 to Gene and Mary Harbin. Gail loved to spend her days traveling and helping people in any way she could. She was fascinated by poetry, hummingbirds, angels, and lighthouses. Gail held gardening dear to her and among them all, the Tulip, was her favorite flower. She could always be found taking her beloved granddaughter Nevaeh to so many places, both of them always going somewhere whenever they could. Visitation will be Friday June 12, 2026, from noon until 2:00 p.m. at Nichols Funeral Home in Haleyville where the service will be held at 2:00 p.m. A graveside service and burial will follow at Ashbank Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery in Nauvoo. Brother Donnie Dodd will officiate. Gail is survived by her daughter, Jazz Ritchie; granddaughter, Nevah Ritchie; niece, Blair Harbin; nephew, Harley Harbin; great niece, Ezlynn Harbin; and great nephew, Dalton Harbin. She is preceded in death by her parents, Gene and Mary Harbin; husband, Jack Ritchie; and brothers, David Harbin and Eugene Harbin Jr. Memories and condolences may be shared at nicholsfuneralhomes.com
