Elizabeth Christie of Coatesville

Elizabeth Christie, 87, of Coatesville, died Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017, at the Friends Home. She was the wife of John "Jock" Christie who died in 2007, and with whom she shared 59 years of marriage.

Born in Brechin, Scotland, she was the daughter of the late Alexander McNicoll Ritchie and the lateElizabeth Cuthill Ritchie.

She was a domestic, working for Sir John Thouron for many years.

Mrs. Christie was a long time member of Manor Presbyterian Church, and the Fernwood Grange.

She enjoyed baking, sewing and being with her family and friends. She was an accomplished knitter and as a member of the Grange, she donated many knit items such as sweaters and baby caps for the needy.

She is survived by two sons, John A. Christie and his wife Cathy of Coatesville, and Alan D. Christie and his wife Cheryl of Westville, N.J.; five grandchildren, Sara, Margaret, Ryan, Nicole and Stephanie and three great grandchildren, Sophia, Emily and Oliver.

She was predeceased by one brother, Alexander "Sandy" Ritchie.

You are invited to visit with her family and friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 20, at Manor Presbyterian Church, 505 Street Road (Route 926) in Cochranville. Her Funeral service will follow at 11. Burial will be in Faggs Manor Cemetery, Route 926 in Cochranville.

In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made to Canine Partners for Life, P.O. Box 170, Cochranville, PA 19330, or to the Octorara Food Cupboard, P.O. Box 424, Parkesburg, PA 19365

Online condolences may be made by visiting www.griecocares.com

Arrangements by the Foulk Grieco Funeral Home, West Grove.

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