I did not interface on a regular basis with Jamie, but she redid my office at CB&T when I first moved to Chattanooga back in 1995.  Jason and and I worked together over the years.  She was a lovely lady and I know she will be missed by friends and family.  My prayers are with the family.

We had the pleasure of being Jamie and Dennys next door neighboors in Southern Hills for several years.  Their home was always a beehive of activity with constant family, friends, fishing and fun.   At the center of it all was Jamie, the queen, directing the merriment.  She just had a zest for life that was remarkable....  a life well lived.  She will be missed.
Sending our sympathy to Denny and the entire family. 


My name is Steve Mackie.  I am Jamie's first cousin, once removed.  I am 55 years old.  With Jamie being some years older than I am, many of my memories of Jamie come from the perspective of a child, when cognitive maturity is lacking, but emotional attachments are the strongest.  My emotional attachment to Jamie has been, is, and will forever be exceptionally strong.  Some of my earliest memories are of her making a shy little boy feel welcome and loved at their home in Lakeland, Florida.  It was a long time ago, but I can still remember the house.  I remember Jamie squeezing oranges for my breakfast.  I remember Jamie taking me fishing.  I remember Jamie showing me the tricks her dog, Clyde, could do.  (I loved that dog.)  I remember Jamie hugging me.  Even as a child, I remember thinking how youthful in spirit she was, despite the age difference.  As I grew to a man, with all the wisdom and perspective that comes along with it, my love and appreciation for Jamie grew even stronger.  I know with certainty she has lived life to the fullest, with a wide circle of friends and, of course, family at the center of everything – her north star.  If I am fortunate enough to have people remember me in ways remotely similar to how every person remembers Jamie, I will be content.  That is success.  That is a legacy.  That is all anyone could ever want or need.
As much as I miss her, her youthful spirit will live inside me forever.  And as crushing as her passing has been to me, I can only imagine the pain her family feels, especially her immediate family.  To Denny, Jason, and Robin:  My thoughts, prayers, and constant well wishes are with you all.  If you didn’t know already, she was and is an incredibly important part of my life.  That will not change.  She made a difference in my life that cannot be measured.  You need to know that.
Respectfully and mournfully, forever,
Steve


Pelican Sound and the Sunshine State have clearly lost a huge ray of sunshine.  Jamie's smiling face and warm, friendly spirit will be greatly missed.  Our sympathies to you, Denny, and to your family

We met Jamie and Denny at Pelican Sound.
Could not have met a nicer couple!
To say that Jamie was the life of the party is a understatement!!
There is no one that met Jamie that didn’t adore her!! She was such a kind hearted person! I had the pleasure of golfing, playing pickleball and Bocce ball with her!
Jamie will be missed by all.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Denny ❤️❤️❤️

Due to Jamie and her design of window treatments, she added a class to my home in Council Fire that created many years of joy to us. Working with her was fun and easy, and I cherished her friendship. 

Sending my sincerest condolences to Jamie’s family. She was a jewel. Heaven gained another Angel. 

We met Jamie and Denny some 50 years ago in Louisville, Ky.  They were charter member of the CSAC.  Ask Denny what that stands for.  To say Jamie was the life of the party is under statement.  She was the party.  They hosted a costume Halloween party at their home in the early 70's.  All arrived in costume but Jamie, she claimed she had been so busy at work she hadn't had time for a costume. Two or three hours into the party, the music changes and she starts dancing in circles in the middle of the room.  Before our eyes she begins to stirp and turn into Wonder Women!  She had been fully dressed all night long with her costume on under her "work" clothes. Every year on Halloween I think of her and that amazing costume .  But that was Jamie. May God bless you and your family in these difficult times.

So enjoyed our time together in October 2021 while in Florida. Also fishing Lake Okeechobee in Jan/Feb 2021. 

Prayers for you and family. May the great Lord comfort you and call me if I can do anything for you. Thanks for your friend ship. In Christ - Jack Sample

Jamie was my 2nd mom. Always there and always helping. She was an inspiration for me to continue fighting through cancer and to see each moment as a gift from God. I will honor her memory by doing just that. I will walk my walk with God with passion like she did. 

Robin, I’m  so sorry , you an your family are in my prays and through 

Jamie and I went to high school together. She was such a good friend; her smile brought light into whatever room she entered. We shared many adventures together, in school and out. Jamie was a much loved member of the Class of 66, and she will be greatly missed.

I was lucky enough to get to know Jamie when I went to Hawaii with the the Lady Mocs softball team in the late 1990s. Since I traveled to watch the team by myself, Dennis and Jamie took it upon themselves to allow me to ride around them to many of the games. If I recall correctly, I think I even went to the Dole Pineapple Plantation with them. While they were both lots of fun, Jamie was always the life of the party. A few years later, I was blessed to teach Robin when she was student (and a brilliant one at that!) in one of my MBA classes. It has been wonderful to watch from a distance as Jamie savored the joys of being a grandmother. I imagine one of the hardest things for her children is having their own kids say an earthly goodbye to such a wonderful grandmother. Remember, though, that now they have a super fabulous Angel who will ALWAYS be looking after them. Hugs to all of you. 

Losing my sweet, precious friend, Jamie is painful.  Those of us left behind are coping with the loss, but we should not lose hope and learn from Jamie’s example.  Live Life to the fullest and enjoy each and every day.  The Bible tells us that life is short.  Our lives are fleeting as grass.  Jamie knew as we know, with Christ as our savior and heaven as our final destination, her passing should ensure us that our life is not the final chapter but a preface to an eternal one. A day that will become sweeter than the day of our birth.  It is with this eternal perspective that we can endure with faithfulness and perseverance in the midst of our loss. Her death is not a dead end because the resurrection of Jesus Christ made it a door.  That door was wide open as our Jamie entered, no longer in pain; completely healed and whole.  Therein, lies our hope.  Rest in peace my dear friend.

To the person that coined the phrase "Those crawly diggy things" when referring to what her husband Dennis built. We'll miss you.

Jamie, : dancing on tables, yes, driving around in circles, yes, enjoying softball games, yes, beautiful decorating, yes, and the kindest, most fun loving human I’ve ever had the pleasure of calling a dear friend., definitely 


I loved her enthusiasm and support of Robin and Reagan.  She was at every game, yelling, hooting and hollering and supporting The team. I will miss seeing her at games!!

I absolutely love Jamie so much. She was like another mom to me and I enjoyed every moment I spent with her.  She was a true gem on this earth, and I will miss her dearly. So many tears right now.  Sending love & prayers of healing to all family and  friends. Love, Jenny (Pearce) Green

OBITUARY

Jamie S. Riddell

September 2, 1948 – February 27, 2022

Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist-East Brainerd Chapel

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