of Omaha, AZ
July 24, 1928 - March 18, 2018
Inez Riddle, age 89, of Omaha, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, March 18, 2018, at Cox Medical Center, Branson, Missouri. Inez was born July 24, 1928, at Dupree, South Dakota, the daughter of John and Ethel (Goins) Retz. Along with her parents, Inez was preceded in death by a brother, Jerry Retz.
Inez was a strong woman who overcame many hardships. She came to Arkansas from Dupree, South Dakota with her family in a mule drawn wagon when she was 3 years old. She attended school at Ridgeway and Alpena through the 8th grade. Almost 40 years later she earned her GED, an accomplishment she was very proud of. Inez raised her family while working on the farm, taking care of cattle, chickens and raising big gardens. She later worked as a cook at the Omaha School and Bowen's Restaurant; Cicero Bible Press and at Levi Straus where she made many friends.
Inez loved her flowers, feeding her birds, scratching lottery tickets, shopping, going to garage sales, going to Cherokee Casino, chocolate lover's festivals and just going. But her greatest joy was the birth of her grandson, K.C. "Biggen", who was "Mam Mam's boy'' and she loved him fiercely. She took him to school and attended all of his activities. After he moved to Springdale, Arkansas, he would call her every day without fail. It was the highlight of her day and kept her going. We were very blessed to have her and learned many valuable lessons from her during her almost 90 years. We loved her smile, infectious laugh, and her sense of humor and we miss her deeply.
Inez is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Polly Ann and Kevin Pearson; her son and daughter-in-law, Tom and Judy Riddle; a very close grandson, Kevin Carlos (Lindsey Pettit) Pearson; and a sister, Frances Davis. She is also survived by 6 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; her nieces, Arilla Reel and Donna Casey; her great-nieces, Patty Conzemius, Cindy Akins, and Nancy Duggan; and her special friends, Willodean Cheek and Louise Roberts.
Visitation was 5:00PM to 7:00 PM, Friday, March 23, 2018, at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home.
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9 Condolence(s)
Kathy Thomason Byrd
Friday, March 30, 2018
I’m so sorry to hear about Aunt Inez. She was such a cheerful and kind person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
DW
Thursday, March 29, 2018
So sorry for your loss may you find peace and comfort in the words spoken at 2 Corinthians 1:3 & 4" Praised be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our trials so that we may be able to comfort others in any sort of trial with the comfort that we receive from God
DW
Thursday, March 29, 2018
So sorry for your loss may you find peace and comfort in the words spoken at 2 Corinthians 1:3 & 4" Praised be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our trials so that we may be able to comfort others in any sort of trial with the comfort that we receive from God
Kelly Pahl
Monday, March 26, 2018
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Love you bunches Polly!!!!!
Sandy and Sheryl
Friday, March 23, 2018
What a wonderful person Inez was. All those nights in the concession stand with her keeping us in line. She was always full of life. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time.
Sid & Stephanie Robertson
Thursday, March 22, 2018
We are so sorry for your loss, and may God comfort you at this time. What a wonderful lady!
Mary Jean Baughman
Wednesday, March 21, 2018
Inez will be greatly missed. She was the sweetest and bravest woman I've ever know. Heaven is lucky to have her. Prayers and hugs for her family that she's left behind.
Iva Yoder
Wednesday, March 21, 2018
To the Riddle Family,
Ms Inez was such a joy to care for during her rehab stay at Hillcrest, her smile was so contagious! My prayers of comfort and strength are with you.
Iva Yoder
CNA / Household Coordinator
Garry, Tammy and Kayle Bundy
Tuesday, March 20, 2018
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Inez was a ray of sunshine and will be missed by many.