- Helen Jean Ridings, age 82 of White Hall passed away Saturday, May 11, 2019 at her residence. She was born April 26, 1937 in Murrayville, the daughter of John and Cordie King Capps. She married James Ridings June 7, 1957 in White Hall and he preceded her in death October 18, 2008.
Helen is survived by a son Bob (Wendy Martin) Ridings of White Hall, a daughter, Sarah (Eric) Heikes of Petersburg, three grandchildren, Jessica Klomps, Katie Heikes , Will Heikes and her beloved cat, Miss Kitty, and eight great grandchildren, Ryan and Chase Martin, Benjamin and William Klomps Jack, Beck, Lily, and Mick Reid. She was preceded in death by a sister, Betty Crowder.
Helen graduated from Roodhouse High School in 1955 and worked at Passavant Hospital taking dictation in the lab. Following her marriage, she became a full time farm wife and mother. She was involved in many community activities and groups, always willing to help in any way she could. She was a member of the White Hall Methodist Church and participated in the Carrollton Community Chorus for many years. She directed several plays at area high schools and helped build and paint sets and sew costumes. Helen was very talented artistically and painted many beautiful pictures for her family and friends. She also enjoyed writing poems and stories.
Helen loved spending time with her cats, cows , family, and cooking big meals, including her famous homemade rolls. She spent her later years reading, keeping track of her cats and watching Cardinals baseball games. She will be greatly missed by her family.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, April 16, 2019, at the Christ Methodist Church in White Hall. Visitation will be held on Thursday at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services. A private burial will take place at the White Hall Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Mandy’s Whine and Bark or Christ
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1937 - 2019 (82 years)
