On January 5, 2021, Miriam Riddle, known to family and friends as “Bill”, passed away at the East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika, AL. She was born January 7, 1929, to Chester and Adell Johnson in Paden, MS. She was a graduate of Tishomingo High School. Mrs. Riddle was a talented seamstress, and enjoyed mending and sewing clothes for her family and doing cross stitched items. She also enjoyed spending time with family, especially grands and great grands, and being involved with her church. She was a member of Crestwood Baptist Church in Booneville, MS.
A Celebration of Life Graveside Service will be at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, February 6, 2021, at the Magnolia Gardens Cemetery in Biggersville, MS with Rev. Chuck Boxx officiating. Due to the Pandemic, masks and social distancing will be required.
She is survived by her daughter, Carolyn Ryan Crouse (David) of Auburn, AL; step-daughter, Jennie Riddle of Madison, AL; three grandchildren, Jennifer Rangel of Tupelo, MS, Christian Horner (Lindsay) of Kingport, TN, and Lindsey Overholt (Robert) of Nashville, TN; two step-grandchildren, Andy Crouse (Leigh) of Madison, AL, and Joanna Flannagan (Kevin) of Opelika, AL; six great-grandchildren, Nate and Chloe Rangel, Bryson, Parker, Mae and Lucy Horner; six step great-grandchildren, Anna, Ben, and Alex Crouse, Lily, Tripp, and Patrick Flannagan; three sisters, Vara Taylor of Iuka, MS, Wanda Smith and Barbara Borden of Booneville, MS; one sister-in-law, Louise Johnson from Marianna, FL; and a host of nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Edgar Ryan; second husband, Travis Riddle; one brother, James Johnson; three brothers-in-law, Milton Taylor, Darrell Smith, and Bobby Borden.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Christian Horner, Dennis Smith, Bobby Fowler, Jimmy Taylor, Robert Overholt, Rod McCreary, and Carl Coleman.
In lieu of flowers, make donations to your local Food Bank or your favorite charity.
Condolences may be left at www.mcmillanfuneralhome.com.
Services
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6 February |
A Celebration of Life Graveside Service1:00 pm
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Dear Riddle Family, I a deeply sorry for your loss, and would like to share a scripture with you. The scripture is found at Acts 24:15. Here the Bible speaks of a time when God will bring loved ones, who have passed, back to life right here on the earth. This is a time many people look forward to, and they also find it comforting to know that they will be able to see their loved ones again. I hope this message brings the family comfort during this difficult time.
So sorry about Bill’s passing. I thought so highly of her and was such a wonderful person. To the whole family, I will pray for you that God will give you strength for each new day. God bless you all.