Melissa Ridings

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Birth: Sep. 8, 1970
Fort Wayne
Allen County
Indiana, USA
Death: Jul. 31, 2011
Allen County
Indiana, USA

MELISSA "MISSY" RIDINGS, 40, passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2011, at Lutheran Hospital. Born Sept. 8, 1970, in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of Howard and Jan Ridings, they survive. She dedicated her life to helping others. A nurse for over 20 years, she was compassionate, loving and touched the lives of countless people throughout her lifetime. Loved by all who knew her, she brightened every room she walked into. She was devoted to her two nieces, Rachel and Abby and her great-nephew, Brandon. The bond she shared with her nieces and nephew was one they will cherish forever. She was always there for those she loved and was a true friend to all who knew her. She treasured her dog, Junior, and was always up for a new adventure. She loved to travel and enjoyed life to the fullest. In her spare time, she enjoyed listening to Loretta Lynn's music and was a true fan of the University of Kentucky Wildcats. Her greatest joy was spending time with her nieces and nephew who called her "MeMe." Also surviving are her sister, Tammy (Darrell) Henline; nieces, Rachel (Ricky) Igney and Abby Henline; great-nephew, Brandon Igney; and aunts, Janice and Patsy Ridings, both of Middlesboro, Ky. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Clifford and Verna Smith; and paternal grandparents, Howard and Fannie Ridings. Service is 2 p.m. Thursday at Hockemeyer & Miller Funeral Home, 6131 St. Joe Road with calling one hour prior. Calling also from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Preferred memorials to Horizon Christian Academy. 

Howard + Jan Smith. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Howard married Fannie Mae Yoakum on 30 Aug 1941. Fannie was born on 7 Oct 1921 in Claiborne Co, TN; died on 11 Aug 2009 in Bell Co, KY; was buried in Bell Co, KY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Birth: Oct. 7, 1921
Claiborne County
Tennessee, USA
Death: Aug. 11, 2009
Bell County
Kentucky, USA [Edit Dates]

MIDDLESBORO — Fannie Mae Ridings, age 87, passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2009, at Pineville Community Hospital due to complications from Parkinson's Disease.

Born in Claiborne County, Tenn., on October 7, 1921, she was the daughter of the late John Yoakum and Roxie Hunter Yoakum Drummonds. She was united in marriage to Howard Ridings Sr. of Fonde, on August 30, 1941. She retired from the Middlesboro Independent School System in 1993 after working 27 years in food services.

She had been a faithful member of Binghamtown Baptist Church since 1989.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Riding Sr.; one sister Lillie Beeler; five brothers, Cliff Yoakum, Ed Yoakum, Fred Yoakum, Walter Yoakum and Grover Yoakum.

Survivors include her children: son, Howard (Jan) Ridings Jr. of Fort Wayne, Ind., and daughters, Janice Ridings and Pat Ridings of Middlesboro; granddaughters, Tammy (Darrell) Henline and Melissa Sue (Chris) Ridings-Baughman, both of Fort Wayne, Ind.; great-granddaughters, Rachel and Abby Henline of Fort Wayne, Ind.; very special family friend, Homer Standifur of Middlesboro; her church family at Binghamtown Baptist Church who she loved dearly, and who has shown her so much love and support and prayers during her illness; and Dr. Thomas Epperson, ARH Home Health, Pineville Community Hospital staff and ARH Staff who took wonderful care of her.

Services will be held at 8 p.m. Thursday at Creech Funeral Home with Dr. William Boyd Bingham III, Garry Bingham and the Rev. Mike Welch presiding. Music will be provided by Gary Lewis, Jimmy Jackson, Dickie Siler and Don Henlsey.

The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. Thursday at Creech Funeral Home.

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Name: Andy Ridings
Event Type: Death
Event Date: 15 Jun 1958
Event Place: Lafollette, Campbell, Tennessee, United States
Gender: Male
Age: 71
Race: White
Birth Year (Estimated): 1887
Father's Name: W H Ridings
Mother's Name: Mary England
Spouse's Name: Mary Partin Ridings
Spouse's Gender: Female

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Location: Going west on Rt74 from Middlesboro to Pruden. Just before getting to Pruden you cross a set of railroad tracks. Take the next road right from 74 to the cemetery. It will be on the right.

GRid=29580571

Andrew married Rosa Bussell on 22 Aug 1915 in Claiborne Co, TN. Rosa was born on 20 Dec 1893 in KY; died on 24 Jun 1945 in Bell Co, KY; was buried in Bell Co, KY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Spouse's Name: Andy Ridings
Father's Name: Jim Bussell
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Indexing Project (Batch) Number: I08491-4
System Origin: Kentucky-EASy
Source Film Number: 1913399
Reference Number: 11531
Collection: Kentucky Deaths and Burials, 1843-1970

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GRid=29580266

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Marriage Place: Claiborne County, Tennessee
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Indexing Project (Batch) Number: I00311-2
System Origin: Tennessee-EASy
Source Film Number: 898395
Reference Number: 292
Collection: Tennessee Marriages, 1796-1950