Martha M. Riddle

Martha M. Riddle GOLDSBORO - Martha M. Riddle, 85, passed away on Friday, Jan. 8, 2010, at University Health Systems Hospice in Greenville. Mrs. Riddle was born in Ratiborhammer, Germany, on Oct. 21, 1924. She was a military wife who gave up her German citizenship to become a proud American in 1956 - forever having a deep love for America and her people. Mrs. Riddle was married to the late TSgt. Fred H. Riddle, retired, who served in the United States Air Force. She accompanied him in the service of his country as he was stationed in Michigan, Italy, Arkansas, Spain and South Dakota. Although she was a homemaker most of her life, she worked in a hospital, a bank, served as a translator and interpreter and spoke five languages. She was also very proud of the time she worked for the Tuscarora Boy Scout Council as part of the fundraiser for building the Tuscarora Boy Scout camp in Wayne County. She loved her family, feeding her birds, her many cats over the years, rye bread and herring. Mrs. Riddle enjoyed reading and gardening and was well known for her spaghetti. She took great interest in politics and loved to listen to talk radio - Rush Limbaugh and Sean Hannity, specifically - and watched Fox news a great deal - especially Bill O'Reilly, Mike Huckabee, and Glen Beck. Mrs. Riddle was also very proud to say that she'd never eaten a "fast food" hamburger. The family will gather for visitation from 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Seymour Funeral Home. A private interment will be held at a later date in the State Veterans Cemetery in Jacksonville. Mrs. Riddle is survived by her son, Donald M. Riddle, M.D. and wife Carol of Kinston; daughter, Pamela R. Riggs and husband Jesse of Winterville; and three grandchildren, Jonathan Riggs, Jennifer Riggs and Maggie Riddle. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Wayne County Rescue Squad, 209 S. William Street, Goldsboro, NC 27530 or to University Health Systems Hospice, 920 Wellness Drive, Greenville, NC 27834. Online condolences may be sent to www.seymourfuneralhome.com.