Donna Mae Ricklefs

Donna Mae (Baldridge) Ricklefs, 62 of Harrod, passed away December 5, 2024, at Lima Memorial Health System.
Donna was born November 20, 1962 in Kenton, to Charles Baldridge and Mary Burton, who preceded her in death.
Donna attended Riverdale High School and went on to further her education at the University of Southern Florida where she studied Computer Aided Drafting and Design. She worked as a self employed construction worker until her retirement in 1999 when she was able to focus on her favorite job: being a mom and a grandma. Donna was a talented artist who loved sharing her paintings with her family. She was an avid cook who enjoyed making candy and, most of all, she loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
Donna is survived by her children, Billy Joe Johnson, Jr., Johnathan Daniel (Danielle Miller) Johnson, Charles Emmanuel Johnson and Brianna (Matt Rinaldi) Johnson, 16 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren with three on the way; her brother, Charles Reuben Baldridge, Jr.; sisters, Annette Sue (Paul) Kober and Margaret Irene Wilkerson; best friend, Dorinda Slavey and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her grandchildren, Dalton Nathaniel Johnson and Sam Johnson.
A Celebration of Life will be held from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at Forest Church of God, 109 W. Lima Street, Forest, OH 45843.
Memorial contributions may be made to https://gofund.mea5c75157. Donations will also be accepted in the form of cash or check at the church.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.
14
Dec
Celebration of Life
01:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Forest Church of God 109 W. Lima Street Forest, Oh 45843