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Frances G. Ridout
1938 - 2017
Frances G. Ridout
1938 - 2017
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BORN
1938
DIED
2017
Frances Ridout Obituary
Fran was born August 20, 1938, in Toronto, Canada, to Douglas A. Trory and Grace E. Deacon. Fran attended Scarborough and Danforth Technical high schools and graduated with a Cosmetology/Hairdressing certificate. While in high school she met her future husband, John, while ice skating later becoming high school sweethearts and were married in 1959. When John joined the Army in 1960 Fran became a wonderful wife traveling with him twice to Germany and several stateside assignments over 30 years. After retiring in the Killeen area Fran started working for clothing and jewelry boutiques in Salado where she was well known for her great personality and wonderful humor and was well known as the 'Bling Lady'.
Her survivors include her loving husband of 57 years, John Ridout of Killeen; daughter, Michelle Reed and grandson, Kodiak of Shallotte, NC; son, Eric and wife Robin currently working and living in London, England; brother, Richard Trory and wife Eli of Ganges, BC, Canada; cousins James Trory and wife Karen of Roberts Creek, BC, Canada; William Trory and wife Marie of Vancouver, BC, Canada; and aunt, Eleanor Buie of Scarborough, Ont., Canada.
Fran will be missed by not only her near and dear friends and family but by everlasting dearest friends in Germany.
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Sandy Freymuth Taylor
July 29, 2017
My deepest condolences to your family for your loss. I remember the fun visits we had when your family visited mine ( Gard and Joanne, Jeff and Sandy) in Concord when you were stationed in Monterey. - Your cousin, Sandy Freymuth Taylor
Laura Lovell
January 15, 2017
John and family, Fran was such a classy lady. My folks (Dan & Bee Seymore) talked so highly of both of you. They also loved taking care of your dog. She will be missed by many. I will continue to say prayers for your family to find peace in Fran's death.
Brian Tyler
January 5, 2017
Eric we have spoken often over the years about how much your mom meant to you and your family. You will always know that a person that departs from this earth never truly leaves, for they are still alive in our hearts and minds. Please accept my most heartfelt condolences.
Tanya Stewart
January 4, 2017
Fran was the most wonderful Aunt. She was loving, kind, fun, beautiful, wise, and always cheerful. She was so dear to my father, as well as our entire family, and will be greatly missed. We will always love you.
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Kenny Jenks
January 3, 2017
My heart is heavy with the passing of Fran. I pray that my close friend John is strengthened by the Lord so he can deal with the passing of his wife and friend. She was the only belly-dancer I ever knew........what a classy, funny lady. She will be greatly missed!
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