The family will receive friends from 10:00am until 12:00pm on Monday, August 29, 2022 at Baldwin-Lee Funeral Home in Pearl. The funeral service will be held afterwards at 12:00pm that same day in the funeral chapel. Burial will follow at Floral Hills Memory Gardens in Pearl.
She was born on October 29, 1929 in Macon, Georgia to the late Griffon David Hardin and Kittie Crawford Hardin. Julia was a dedicated homemaker who loved her family. Her kind heart led her to provide everything she could for her loved ones, from gentle words of strength to sewing doll clothes for her girls in their younger years. Julia's caring spirit meant she had a soft spot for animals as well, and she had many dear canine companions over the years. A longtime member of McLaurin Heights Baptist Church, Julia was also part of the Ruth Sunday School Class. In her free time, she enjoyed painting various scenes from nature, including landscapes, horses, and flowers. Julia's happiest moments, however, were definitely spent with her family. She treasured every opportunity to get together whether holidays or casual visits, though she especially looked forward to Christmas, Halloween, and birthdays.
In addition to her parents, preceding her in death is her cherished husband of 64 years, Charlie Ridge.
Julia is survived by her daughters, Jackie Boteler (Vernon) and Kay Monahan (Bobby); seven grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild, with another on the way.
The family would like to extend a special "thank you" to her dedicated caregivers, Patricia Brown, Ethel Cannon and Juanita Donaldson, as well as Heart of Hospice.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Gideons International, Pearl Camp, P.O. Box 5973, Pearl, MS 39288.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.baldwinleepearl.com for the Ridge family.
