Studley, Virginia
RIDDICK, Flora Lina Haden, 89, of Richmond, Va., passed away on September 11, 2011. She was one of six children born to the late Samuel Davis Haden and Mary Virginia Haden. She was preceded in death by her husband, George P. Riddick Jr.; and one son, Donald Haden Riddick. She is survived by her daughter, Rebecca Riddick Lane (Tom) of Quinton; her two sons, George P. Riddick III of Ashland and Robert Burwell Riddick (Rhonda) of Richmond; her daughter-in-law, Tracye Beard Riddick; her sister, Jane Haden Waits; 10 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Riddick worked with her husband at Riddick Advertising Art, which was founded in 1968. She was a member of Seventh Street Christian Church for many years, and recently became an active member of Colonial Place Christian Church. She was a member of the Nautigals, the Women's Auxiliary of the Richmond Power Squadron, for over 20 years. Flora was a devoted mother and grandmother who was known for her kindness, her generosity, and her famous brownies. Her remains rest at the West Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 11020 W. Broad Street, where the family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, September 15. The funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, September 16, at Colonial Place Christian Church. Interment in Westhampton Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Colonial Place Christian Church, P.O. Box 70340, Richmond, Va. 23255 or the charity of your choice.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
George, Becky & Bobby, I am so sorry to hear about your mom. I will always have fond memories of her... she was such a wonderful woman! My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Danny Mason
September 15, 2011 | Richmond, VA
Please excuse all my spelling errors and things when I stopped crying I saw it and a mess Love to all Murphy x0x0x0x0
September 14, 2011
I have always been impressed by Flora's remarkable combination of penetrating intelligence, warmth, good humor, and generosity of spirit. In my mind's eye, I always thought of Flora as having "a twinkle in her eyes." She was truly a good and decent soul, and I know she will be missed.
Charles Haden
September 13, 2011 | Yorktown, VA
Flora was a true lady in every sense of the word. Her smile was beautiful and she had a deep respect for all people. I will always cherish the memory of her sharing the booklets, cards and drawings her husband sent to her during WWII. His art work was delightful and she allowed me to copy them and make a display for our Veterans Day program that year. It was wonderful and she was proud yet humble about the whole display. As she showed me these treasured items her eyes twinkled with the...
Ginny Little
September 13, 2011 | Chesterfield, VA
Flora was a true lady in every sense of the word. Her smile was beautiful and she had a deep respect for all people. I will especially remember when she shared the drawings and cards that her husband had sent to her during WWII -- his art work was amazing and the memories of him brought a twinkle to her eye. She allowed me to make a display for the Veterans Day Service at St. Mary's Woods. It was wonderful and she was proud yet humble about the whole display. Her family was her joy and...
Ginny Little
September 13, 2011 | Chesterfield, VA
Words cannot express how sad I am I loved George and Flora more thanwords can say They both were so very good to Me I loved them so much there is not a Day that goes by that something reminda me of them it was a honor and a privelage to have known them I am blessed so for kowing them They will alwasys be in my Prayerslove and God Bless to all Murphy x0x0x0x0x0x0
September 13, 2011
So sorry to hear about Aunt Flora. She was such a wonderful and caring person, who will be greatly missed. You all are in my prayers.
Joyce Garrett-Fry
September 13, 2011 | Henrico, VA
Dear Georgie, Becky, and Bobby, my heart hurts for your loss. Aunt Flora is the the best Aunt a niece could ever have and I will cherish my memories with her. Love to you all.
Janie Hinchey
September 13, 2011 | Richmond, VA
