Elda "Jean" (Carr) Ringgold

She was born on May 20, 1936 in Harrisonburg and was the daughter of the late Walter W. Carr, Sr. and Mary M. Stroop Carr.

Jean graduated from Broadway High School. She was a member of St. James UMC and had been employed with Wilson Trucking Company before retiring.

On December 18, 1975, she married Sherly W. Ringgold, who preceded her in death on July 14, 2001.

She is survived by her children, Edward Gainer, II, and wife, Wang Ying, of China, Jeff Gainer and wife, Tammy, of Yorktown, Stephen Gainer of Harrisonburg and Tina L. Delawder and husband, Marvin, of Mt. Crawford; a goddaughter, Ashley Williams of Grottoes; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a number of nieces and nephews; and her fur babies, Emma and Princess.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Walter “Sonny” W. Carr, Jr. of Harrisonburg.

A memorial service will be held 3:30 pm, Saturday, August 1, 2020 at Lindsey Funeral Home in Harrisonburg, with Rev. Dan Bassett officiating. Private burial at Eastlawn Memorial Gardens will be held earlier in the day.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Sentara Hospice, c/o RMH Foundation, 2010 Health Campus Dr., Harrisonburg, VA 22801.

Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.lindseyharrisonburg.com.