Latoya Akisha Ritter of Charlotte died suddenly October 19, 2011, at home. She had been talking on the phone when her friend heard a loud thud and called 911. Latoya was 31 and appeared to be in radiant health. Her family hopes that medical science can solve the mystery of her death.
Latoya, or "Kisha" to her close family, was born to Sylvester and Diane Ritter. When she was about two years old her dad, known in the wrestling world as "Junk Yard Dog," asked his sister to care for Latoya. Although he constantly traveled, he had received full custody of his daughter in a divorce. He wanted her raised in a stable, loving home with her cousins.
Latoya was raised as a sister to Jarvis Jr., Angela and DeLisa in Christine Woodburn's Wadesboro home.
She was ambitious, headstrong and motivated. She wanted to be a licensed therapist, and she worked three jobs to put herself through school.
Latoya, an athletic student, was a 1998 Anson Senior High School honor graduate and was on the school's varsity cheerleading team.
Her dad was driving home from her graduation when he was killed in a wreck in Mississippi. Christine and Latoya attended in 2004 the ceremony that inducted Sylvester into the Wrestling World Entertainment Hall of Fame.
Latoya graduated from UNC Charlotte with a bachelor's degree in social work, then earned her master's from University of South Carolina. She first worked at the Iredell County Department of Social Services before coming to Mecklenburg County's child protective services.
Latoya was especially beloved by the clients of Taylor Home, a residence that serves the mentally handicapped clients that she also counseled.
Instead of going bowling on Sunday, Latoya's friends and clients attended her funeral and mourned the loss of a dedicated friend.
Latoya, or "Kisha" to her close family, was born to Sylvester and Diane Ritter. When she was about two years old her dad, known in the wrestling world as "Junk Yard Dog," asked his sister to care for Latoya. Although he constantly traveled, he had received full custody of his daughter in a divorce. He wanted her raised in a stable, loving home with her cousins.
Latoya was raised as a sister to Jarvis Jr., Angela and DeLisa in Christine Woodburn's Wadesboro home.
She was ambitious, headstrong and motivated. She wanted to be a licensed therapist, and she worked three jobs to put herself through school.
Latoya, an athletic student, was a 1998 Anson Senior High School honor graduate and was on the school's varsity cheerleading team.
Her dad was driving home from her graduation when he was killed in a wreck in Mississippi. Christine and Latoya attended in 2004 the ceremony that inducted Sylvester into the Wrestling World Entertainment Hall of Fame.
Latoya graduated from UNC Charlotte with a bachelor's degree in social work, then earned her master's from University of South Carolina. She first worked at the Iredell County Department of Social Services before coming to Mecklenburg County's child protective services.
Latoya was especially beloved by the clients of Taylor Home, a residence that serves the mentally handicapped clients that she also counseled.
Instead of going bowling on Sunday, Latoya's friends and clients attended her funeral and mourned the loss of a dedicated friend.
Latoya Akisha Ritter of Charlotte died suddenly October 19, 2011, at home. She had been talking on the phone when her friend heard a loud thud and called 911. Latoya was 31 and appeared to be in radiant health. Her family hopes that medical science can solve the mystery of her death.
Latoya, or "Kisha" to her close family, was born to Sylvester and Diane Ritter. When she was about two years old her dad, known in the wrestling world as "Junk Yard Dog," asked his sister to care for Latoya. Although he constantly traveled, he had received full custody of his daughter in a divorce. He wanted her raised in a stable, loving home with her cousins.
Latoya was raised as a sister to Jarvis Jr., Angela and DeLisa in Christine Woodburn's Wadesboro home.
She was ambitious, headstrong and motivated. She wanted to be a licensed therapist, and she worked three jobs to put herself through school.
Latoya, an athletic student, was a 1998 Anson Senior High School honor graduate and was on the school's varsity cheerleading team.
Her dad was driving home from her graduation when he was killed in a wreck in Mississippi. Christine and Latoya attended in 2004 the ceremony that inducted Sylvester into the Wrestling World Entertainment Hall of Fame.
Latoya graduated from UNC Charlotte with a bachelor's degree in social work, then earned her master's from University of South Carolina. She first worked at the Iredell County Department of Social Services before coming to Mecklenburg County's child protective services.
Latoya was especially beloved by the clients of Taylor Home, a residence that serves the mentally handicapped clients that she also counseled.
Instead of going bowling on Sunday, Latoya's friends and clients attended her funeral and mourned the loss of a dedicated friend.
Latoya, or "Kisha" to her close family, was born to Sylvester and Diane Ritter. When she was about two years old her dad, known in the wrestling world as "Junk Yard Dog," asked his sister to care for Latoya. Although he constantly traveled, he had received full custody of his daughter in a divorce. He wanted her raised in a stable, loving home with her cousins.
Latoya was raised as a sister to Jarvis Jr., Angela and DeLisa in Christine Woodburn's Wadesboro home.
She was ambitious, headstrong and motivated. She wanted to be a licensed therapist, and she worked three jobs to put herself through school.
Latoya, an athletic student, was a 1998 Anson Senior High School honor graduate and was on the school's varsity cheerleading team.
Her dad was driving home from her graduation when he was killed in a wreck in Mississippi. Christine and Latoya attended in 2004 the ceremony that inducted Sylvester into the Wrestling World Entertainment Hall of Fame.
Latoya graduated from UNC Charlotte with a bachelor's degree in social work, then earned her master's from University of South Carolina. She first worked at the Iredell County Department of Social Services before coming to Mecklenburg County's child protective services.
Latoya was especially beloved by the clients of Taylor Home, a residence that serves the mentally handicapped clients that she also counseled.
Instead of going bowling on Sunday, Latoya's friends and clients attended her funeral and mourned the loss of a dedicated friend.
