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Judy Riddle Obituary
Judy Jean Israel Riddle was born in Birmingham, Alabama on October 24, 1945. She loved her friends and family unconditionally, fully, with true joy. Her husband John, his son John Riddle Jr., and his family were the family she always longed for in life.
Many years of happy memories were made at their NC mountain home, Rocky Waters. She began her 36 year career with Delta Air Lines in 1965 and quickly rose in the ranks to a leadership position. She was instrumental in creating In Flight Service standards for international flights. Her Delta family and AA family gave her support, strength, memories to cherish and more love than can be expressed in words. She loved with abandon. Loved by many, she was opinionated, spunky, beautiful and always up for an adventure. She had a true lust for life. We will hold her close in our hearts and cherish her memory.
Judy was preceded in death by her mother, Marion Covert. She is survived by Carroll Page, her sister of Greensboro, NC, her husband, John Riddle, Sr.; her son-in-law, John Riddle, Jr. and his wife, Tara Riddle; grandchildren, John Riddle Ill, Julia Riddle, Joe Riddle; nieces, Angela Page and Nicole Page Clark; nephew, Todd Page and great-nieces, Catherine and Annelise Clark; and countless friends who were her family as well.
A memorial and reception will be held at 2 PM, Thursday, June 27, 2024 at H.M.Patterson & Son Oglethorpe Hill Chapel in Brookhaven, GA. Flowers may be sent to H.M. Patterson Oglethorpe or donations, in lieu of flowers, to the American Cancer Society. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy can be sent to the H.M. Patterson Oglethorpe website.
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Memories and Condolences
for Judy Riddle
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David Conrad
July 9, 2024
Growing up in High Point, I remember Judy from
High School. We both lived on East Farris Drive. And we had many wonderful times together.
Rusty & Van Gunter
July 3, 2024
Van and were school friends in Greensboro. She was always in a good mood and smiling. We are so sorry for your loss.
Susan Bowen Coleman
July 1, 2024
Judy was a delight to fly with. We worked on special assignments together and traveled the world. She will be missed by all who know her.
Jeanette Stuart
June 29, 2024
A Beautiful Flight Attendant to work with. My sincere condolences to her family.
Mary Margaret Hillman Saunders
June 24, 2024
John(ny)...Buddy and I are holding you in our hearts...Mary Margaret
Scrappy
June 23, 2024
I am so sorry about Judy´s passing. Three mothers were like sisters who met in their early school years. Their children were my cousins. My mother and Aunt Marion would spend days sewing and the sometime matching dresses got passed down as we grew. I recently saw a picture of Carol and Judy in matching dresses. It took me back many years.
I will always remember our youth and Judy´s special laugh.
John Anhut
June 23, 2024
John and family, thank you for sharing the beautiful, vibrant Judy with us. She was a bright light in my life and I always loved seeing her at BBC. As I read her beautiful obituary, I realized that I knew her mother, through my business. She did love abundantly and will make heaven a brighter and better place. I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers, and hope that her beaming countenance will comfort all of you now and always. With Love, John A.
Matt Iannuzzi
June 23, 2024
Judy our family is so blessed to have spend so much fun times
With you in the mountains at Rocky Waters. We love you so much! Matt, Jennifer, Elizabeth and Samantha.
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Memorial service
2:00 p.m.
H.M. Patterson & Son-Oglethorpe Hill Chapel4550 Peachtree Road Ne, Atlanta, GA 30319
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