Helen L. Ridley's Obituary
Helen was born April 13, 1920 to Homer and Alvina Lovern in Lafayette, Ga. She
is preceded in death by her husband: Robert Carl Ridley; son: Rodney Earl
Ridley; brothers: Horace Lovern and Homer Lovern Jr.; and sisters:
Vivian Lovern Hampton and Sara Lovern Ledbetter.
She is survived by her son: Donald M. Ridley; daughter: Carleen Ridley Romer; and
daughter-in-law: Cheryl (Rodney) Ridley. Grandchildren: Rodney W. Seifert (Inga),
Tance Morgan Singletary (Marla), Robert Carl Romer, Sean M. Ridley (Veronique),
Chad Ridley Weis (Whitney), Ryan Ridley (Kenson), Michael Ridley (Amanda), Cori
M. Ridley, Jason M. Ridley (Rachel), and Sarah Ridley Gal (Ohad), Dennis (Yoshiko) Maughen , Aubri Brakefield, and Zoey Schau . Helen’s Great-Grandchildren: Jayce and Olivia Singletary, Lauren Cooper, Ryan Seifert, Emily Charlotte Ridley, Noah Ridley, Kealin and Tristan Romer, Aubrey Ridley,
Elon and Eva Gal, and Austin Ridley; She has one Great- Great- Grandchildren: Ezekiel Cooper,
Helen loved her family and was always there for all of them. A lifelong
Methodist, she was a member of her beloved 1st Methodist of Mount Dora, Fl.
She retired from Orange County School System where she worked as a lunchroom
manager at Ridgewood Elementary in Orlando, Fl. She loved working with all of
the children. Helen moved from Orlando to Tavares in Lake County, Fl. with Donald and Carleen
in the Venetian Village. She was so happy there and became a member of the
Community Center at 448 Club of Lake Gem. She also loved being a “Red Hat
Member” with all of her friends. Helen also helped Carleen at Salon 561. She was a great help! She kept everyone straight, including the salon’s books. Needless to say, she helped in
so many other ways that are too lengthy to list. She had many talents: flower
arranging, sewing, drapery making, and many other crafts.
Helen was always happy, loving and supportive to all her family. She will be
greatly missed! But, we are happy she will join her husband Robert Carl, son
Rodney, brothers, sisters, mother, father and all other family members waiting for her with her Heavenly Father. With all our love and respect, Carleen Ridley Romer and Donald M. Ridley
A funeral service will be held on Monday, April 30, 2018 at 11:00AM at Steverson Hamlin and Hilbish Funerals and Cremations located at 226 East Burleigh Blvd. Tavares, FL 32778. A gathering will be held prior to services from 10:00AM – 11:00AM. A committal service will take place directly after funeral service at Glen Haven Memorial Park located at: 2300 Temple Dr. Winter Park, FL 32789. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to: Cornerstone Hospice by mail at: 2445 Lane Park Road Tavares, FL 32778 or on line at www.donate.cshospice.org. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family on the tribute wall.
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