Nina Sharon Ridge Paschal

Nina Sharon Ridge Paschal passed away peacefully at her home on October 26, 2025.

She was preceded in death by her precious daughter, Robin Day Paschal, her brother, Colonel Martin Ray Ridge, and her parents, Cone and Harriett Ridge.

She is survived by her beloved husband of 62 years, Wade H. Paschal, Jr. and her children: Wendy Paschal (Bob Bodner), Ann Paschal (David Beaver), Sarah Cartrette (Brian Cartrette), and Liz Nimick (Bill Nimick); grandchildren: Jack Beaver, Ben Beaver, Zach Cartrette, and Sophie Cartrette. Also surviving are her sister, Bain Winkler (Richard Tickle), sister-in-law, Jane Ridge, numerous cherished nieces and nephews.

Sharon was born in Orangeburg, South Carolina in 1942. She met Wade in Winston-Salem, NC, and they married in 1962. They made their home in Siler City, NC. For much of their married life they resided in the Paschal home place. Sharon was happiest when her home was filled with family. 

As her girls grew, her home and her heart became full with sons-in-law and grandkids who each had a special place in her heart. She was known as Dickie to her grandchildren, and they could always look forward to her warm pound cake and sweet tea, lovingly called “Dickie Tea.” Good times with the Paschal clan always included food and laughter.

Sharon’s family fondly remembers her love for crossword puzzles, classic westerns and movies, listening to beach and Motown music, watching Sunday afternoon football, telling corny jokes, basket weaving, and needlepointing. Her girls joke that if there was a bakery in sniffing-distance, she would find it. She was also “Ms. Fix-It” who would tackle a project or repair like a pro - she even had her own toolbox. And her daughters cherish the sweet goodbyes when their mom would say, “See ya’ later sweet pea.”

Sharon’s greatest joy was being a stay-at-home mom and homemaker. Eventually, her love for children led to a career as an educator at Siler City Elementary School. Her gift for making others feel valued and accepted will forever impact the lives she touched.

Sharon will be remembered as a devoted wife, sweet sister, caring and faithful mom, grandmother, aunt, and true friend.

A gathering of family and friends will be held Saturday, November 1st, 2025, from 1-3 pm, at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home Chapel.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Chatham Animal Rescue and Education (CARE), PO Box 610, Pittsboro, NC 27312 or a charity of choice.

Smith & Buckner Funeral Home will be assisting the Paschal family.

Online condolences can be made at www.smithbucknerfh.com