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Linda Rideout Obituary

Linda Sue Rideout, 64, of Washington, died Saturday, January 12, 2019, in the emergency department of Washington Hospital.

She was born August 23, 1954, in Greene County, a daughter of James Olan Lee Phillips and the late Elva Huggins Phillips.

Mrs. Rideout graduated from Jefferson-Morgan High School and was a homemaker. She enjoyed going to flea markets, collecting antiques, making crafts, playing cards and computer games, and spending time with her grandchildren.

On December 10, 1988, she married Gary A. Rideout, who survives.

Also surviving are four children, Harvey "Skip" Shekerko (Tina), Heather R. Shekerko (fianc Chris), David J. Shekerko and Brenda S. Barnhart (Robert); two brothers; three sisters; 11 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

Deceased is a granddaughter.

Private graveside services were held in Washington Cemetery. Arrangements were handled by William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd., Washington.

Additional information and guestbook are available on line at www.NealFuneralHome.com





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Published by Observer-Reporter on Jan. 15, 2019.

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David Shekerko

August 26, 2022

Love and miss you mom! Happy late birthday to you and I know and hope you´re watching over us as I´m doing my best to do everything you want me to do and be there for my other brothers and sisters and nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews miss you mom R.I.P

David Shekerko

August 16, 2022

Love you mom miss you every day think of you every day rest in peace and I hope you´re watching down on me and the rest of our family I´m doing my best to look after my brothers and sisters nieces and nephews and great nieces nephews mom I miss you more than I could ever say love you your son David

David Shekerko

January 15, 2019

Mom, this your son David) there so I want say AND wish I said.,The one thing I will is thank you. For being my mother and loving. I times wasn't always easy but we got by and you did your best as a mother, friend and parent. I know gave you a Lot of gray hairs,but I know you would be there. So u keep watching over me and my big brother and sisters and ALL then grandbaby and gray and your family. And until time comes for meet you in heaven. Know that we ALL love you and miss mom) and mom, thank you, For your love. I will do my best to take care of family, sister, brother and gray down here. Until then mother, Go home and be with Grandma Huggins and your grandbaby. Love always AND miss you, son David j Shekerko

brenda barnhart

January 15, 2019

mom I know you are in no more pain. My heart is breaking but knowing your at peace makes it a little more bearable. until we meet again know that I will miss you deeply and love you more than ever. love you always your baby girl

Marsha Milliken

January 15, 2019

Gary, So sorry to read that Linda passed away. What happened Gary? Linda and I went to school together. You know we are always here for you. Miss seeing you. I miss working. Take care Gary and God Bless.
Marsha who used to work in sporting goods who fell and broke her leg.

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