Ridge, Wanda Faye

Wednesday, January 09, 2013

Wanda Faye Ridge, 83, of Chattanooga, died on January 8, 2013. 

She was born in Garrett, KY and was a Chattanooga resident for 67 years.

Wanda was a member of the White Oak Baptist Church on Memorial Drive for over 30 years and a member of the Faith Sunday School Class.

Wanda was an accomplished seamstress, avid gardener, wonderful cook, and most importantly, a loving mother.

Wanda was preceded in death by her husband, George Allen Ridge; mother, Eva Hoover Roberts; father, William Ward; and brother, Jimmy Ward.                   

Wanda is survived by her son, G. Allen Ridge; sister, Debbie Vernon; granddaughters, Dana (Dustin) Brock and Jaclyn Ridge; great-granddaughter, Korie Brock; great-grandson, Michael Brock; and several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 10, and from 12-2:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 11, at the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home

Services will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 11, at the North Chapel. Burial will be in the Hamilton Memorial Gardens.

The family would like to thank the staff at The Bridge, Monteagle, Tn., for their loving care and thoughtfulness during Wanda’s illness.

Arrangements are by Chattanooga Funeral Home Crematory and Florist, North Chapel, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, Tn. 37343. 

Please share your thoughts and memories at www.chattanooganorthchapel.com.


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