Frances Ridge

Frances Ridge obituary, Marion, VA

Frances Ridge

Frances Ridge Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 5, 2010.
Frances "Moon" Swaim Ridge RICH VALLEY, Va. Frances "Moon" Swaim Ridge, age 71, passed away on Monday, May 3, 2010, at her home. She was born on Oct. 26, 1939, and was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Robert White Ridge; and a brother, Elmer Aldene Swaim. She was a member of the Smyth County Moose Lodge, the Postal Carrier Association and had reached the president club in Avon sales. Moon had a 25-year career of driving a tractor and trailer. She enjoyed playing music, golfing and bowling. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She was loved and will be missed by all who knew her. Survivors: one son, Ryan "Fats" Ridge and special friend Judy Crigger, Rich Valley; one daughter, Robin K. Ridge, Chilhowie, Va.; one grandson; five granddaughters; two great-grandchildren. A celebration of her life will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 6, 2010, from the Bradley's Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Mike Sage officiating. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 6-7:30 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers and food, donations can be made to Moon Ridge Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 250, Chilhowie VA 24319. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.bradleysfh.com Bradley's Funeral Home of Marion is serving the family of Mrs. Ridge.

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May 19, 2010

Kim Ball posted to the memorial.

May 9, 2010

karen moore posted to the memorial.

May 8, 2010

Denise Hockett posted to the memorial.

Kim Ball

May 19, 2010

Fats I am sorry to hear about your loss of your mother..You are in my thoughts..

karen moore

May 9, 2010

there is nothing I can say that will ease your pain, just know I'm thinking of all of you. I feel very blessed to have known Moon as well as all of you, you all are in my thoughts and prayers

Denise Hockett

May 8, 2010

Fats and Robin... You are in my thoughts and the words to say in a time like this can sometimes hold little comfort.May God be with you through this time.

May 8, 2010

I met Moon while bartending at the Best Western back in 1996. And from the moment I met her she was my friend! Although it had been years since I had seen her, she was always on my mind. She was like a mom to alot of us and she will be missed! She now will be a best friend and like a mom to all the angels in heaven. RIP Moon, you will be missed by many!!! My thoughts and prayers are with all her family as Mothers Day approaches . Love and Prayers Denise Hockett

Otessa Thomas

May 6, 2010

I am so in shock from reading this obituary. I have really enjoyed being one of Moon's Avon customers for the past two years. She was always talking to me about her dogs. She was a true friend and I will deeply miss her.
Otessa Thomas Independence, Va.

May 6, 2010

Moon was a good friend to us & ALWAYS would greet us with a smile...She will be missed & always remembered.

Jim & Mary Teaster

Mary Gillespie

May 5, 2010

'Fats', I'm so sorry to hear about your mother's passing. It was a shock to me, seeing her obituary. I bought Avon from her and I enjoyed talking to her. I know your pain because I lost my mom in Sept. and my dad in Feb. You are in my prayers.
Your Broad Street 'neighbor',
Mary (Sadler) Gillespie

jill mckinnon

May 5, 2010

Fats, So sorry to hear about Moon's passing. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jill, Keith & Kevin McKinnon

HELEN HUGHES

May 5, 2010

ROBIN,SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT MOON THIS WEEK.I HAVE ENJOYED WORKING WITH HER AT THE FLEA MKT. THESE PAST FEW YEARS.SHE WAS A TRUE FRIEND AND CONFIDENT ALWAYS.SHE WAS SUCH AN INTELLIGENT LADY.WE NEED MORE MOONS IN THIS WORLD!!

Grant&Bessie Barrett

May 5, 2010

Your prays are with you at this time

David and Darcy Colley

May 5, 2010

Moon had such a kind and giving heart. We are so sorry for your loss. May your memories bring you comfort and smiles replace your tears in the coming days. Thinking of you-

Brenda Taylor

May 5, 2010

Robin,
So sorry for the loss of your mother.
May your memories carry you through your grief. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

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