Sharon Jeanette Ridley

Sharon Jeanette Ridley obituary

Sharon Jeanette Ridley

Sharon Ridley Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Ponders Funeral Home Melrose Chapel - Dalton on Oct. 13, 2025.

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Ms. Sharon Ridley, age 69 of Resaca, Georgia departed this life Sunday, October 12, 2025 at her residence.

Sharon was born April 18, 1956, in Chattanooga TN, daughter of the late John and Mary Ash. Besides her parents Sharon is proceeded in death by her loving husband James Ridley, brother Timothy Ash, sisters Angela and Leta Ash.

Sharon is survived by her daughters and son-in-law, Mary Ridley of Nahunta GA; Crystal and Donny Martinez of Resaca GA; brothers, Jerry and Cindy Ash of Chatsworth GA; Larry and Shelia Edwards of Cleveland TN; she is also survived by her grandchildren that she cherished and loved very much, Dakota Ridley, Shawn Ridley, Kilie Ridley, Bri Ridley, Balian Ridley, Aaralyn Ridley, Heather Martinez, and Donny Martinez Jr.

Per her request she will be cremated, and a service will be held at a later date.

Arrangements by:
Ponders Melrose Chapel
138 Melrose Drive Dalton, GA 30721

706-226-4002
www.selectedindependentfuneralhomes.org

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