Marjorie R Riddle was welcomed into heaven on November 9, 2020. She had been in declining health for several years. Born in Callands, Virginia on March 27, 1930. She is predeceased by her husband, Walter M. Riddle, and her parents, O.C. and Alice D. Bowen and nephew, Bobby Tucker. She was known as “Memama” to all that met her. She is survived by her children, Judy R. Marsh of Richmond, VA, Betty R. Clark-Riggan (Dallas) of Land O Lakes, FL, Susan R. Jarrett (Geary) of Tampa, FL and Kenneth L. Robertson (Tammy) of Richmond, VA, and her grandchildren, Melinda Van Clapdurp, Forest VA, Scott Allen Jarrett, Boston, MA, David K. Robertson, (Patricia) Rustburg, VA, and Christopher R. Robertson of Richmond, VA. Additionally, Mrs. Riddle had 12 great grandchildren and 1 sister, Faye B. Tucker (Frederick) of Gretna, VA, and many extended family members and friends.
Mrs. Riddle formerly lived in Danville, VA prior to moving to Richmond, VA with her husband, Walter Riddle who served in the Department of Corrections including serving as the Warden of the Virginia State Penitentiary. They later moved to Nottaway County and settled in Burkeville, VA where Mrs. Riddle was the librarian of the Burkeville Public Library prior to retiring. Mrs. Riddle was an active member of the Burkeville Baptist Church where she faithfully served in multiple leadership positions. Additionally, Mrs. Riddle was a member of the Burkeville Woman’s Club and served on various community boards. She always enjoyed cooking, gardening, and bird watching, especially the cardinals.
In 2007, Mrs. Riddle moved to Tampa, FL to live with her daughter, Susan and her son-in law, Geary Jarrett. She became an active member of Idlewild Baptist Church, Lutz, FL where she enjoyed traveling and participating in the senior ministries until her health began to decline.
“Memama” will be missed deeply by her family and friends and remembered for her southern charm and smile. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Alzheimer Association, LifePath Hospice Tampa, Fl, Burkeville Baptist Church, Burkeville, VA or Idlewild Baptist Church, Lutz, FL.
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