Photo courtesy of Dennis Funeral Home - New Orleans
Nov 24, 1932 - Feb 18, 2026
Cousin Tina was a fixture in the Shrewsbury community. I remembered her for most of my life. She was a loving Christian mother, grandmother and friend to many others. She was a fashionista. You would never see her looking no other way except a well dressed women. My love and prayers are with the family.
Emma Howard Paul
March 07, 2026 | Harvey, LA | Family
Rest in peace
Joy Williams
March 07, 2026 | Kenner, LA
My deepest and sincere condolences to a strong and beloved mother. There are no words to truly express the depth of my sympathy of your loss. My prayer is that you find comfort in the legacy of maternal love she leaves behind and in the assurance that she knew God as her Savior and the way to salvation. Sister Myrtis Dillon-Fisher, MMMCC
Myrtis Dillon Fisher
March 07, 2026 | Metairie, LA | Family
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
CARLA ANDERSON
March 06, 2026 | Reserve, LA | Family
Prayers and condolences to family a very kind and sweet person she was Nobody but God.
Shirley King
March 06, 2026 | Laplace, LA
My prayers go out to the family of Mrs. Ridgley God bless you all.
Jamie L Bryant
March 05, 2026 | New Orleans, LA
Am Going to Miss u Love Greg and Jackie
Jackie Scott
March 05, 2026 | Laplace, LA | Family
My mom is reunited with one of her BEST friends. Oh the chatter thats going on in heaven now. They are talking nonstop-just like old times. How special! How wonderful! How blessed!
Tess Lemon
March 04, 2026 | Atlanta, GA | Family
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Barbara Tobias
March 03, 2026 | Jefferson, LA
Ernestine Anderson Ridgley entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at the age of 93. She was born on November 24, 1932, one of ten children born to Peter and Ernestine Anderson. She spent her early years in Montz, Louisiana, and later moved to Shrewsbury, Louisiana, to live with her aunt.
Ernestine met and married Thomas H. Ridgley, and to this union three children were born. With only a sixth-grade education, she worked tirelessly to build a home and raise her family. She was a tower of strength — wise, generous, resilient, strong-willed, and a GREAT cook.
Ernestine worked for many years in the Jefferson Parish Food Services Department and eventually retired from Magnolia School, where she faithfully served as a support staff caregiver.
A woman of deep faith, Ernestine loved God with all her heart, and His presence was evident throughout her life. Although she was raised Catholic, she found her spiritual home at Marine Missionary Baptist Church, where the motto is “God’s Got It!” She became a proud, lifelong worshiper there and was baptized by Rev. Dave Neyland on the same Sunday as her twin granddaughters — a day she treasured deeply. She was also a devoted member of the church’s Beautifying Club. Under the current leadership of Rev. Donald Robinson, she remained steadfast in her faith — and you certainly could not say anything negative about her pastor!
She was preceded in death by her husband, Tommy Ridgley, Sr.; her parents, Ernestine and Peter Anderson, Sr.; her children, Vallerie Ann Ridgley and Thomas Ridgley, Jr.; her sisters, Teresa Victor and Doris McMillan; and her brothers, Uris, Joseph, and Peter Anderson, Jr.
She leaves to cherish her loving memory her devoted son, Emanuel (Debbie) Ridgley; her grandchildren and great-grandchildren; extended family members; her church family; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends whose lives she touched with her strength, wisdom, faith, and love.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., with visitation beginning at 9:00 a.m., at Marine & Mt. Moriah Community Church, 3034 Andover St., Jefferson, LA 70121 (Shrewsbury).
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