Elizabeth “Betty” Jean Riddle, 87, of Coldwater, passed away on Friday, September 27, 2019 surrounded by her loving family at home.
Visitation for Betty will be held on Friday, October 4, 2019 from 11:30 – 1:00 PM at Dutcher Funeral Home in Coldwater with funeral services at 1:00 PM at the funeral home, Pastor Clark Polly officiating. Interment will follow at Lockwood Cemetery in Coldwater.
Betty was born on December 21, 1931 to William Prescott and Rhoda Ann (Reynolds) Frye in Toledo, Ohio. Her marriage to Allen Riddle ended in divorce.
Betty worked as a caretaker with the Coldwater State Home for over 20 years, retiring in 1991. She was a member of the Coldwater Red Hat Society and was very active at the Burnside Senior Center in Coldwater. She was an Avon Representative for many years. Betty enjoyed reading, traveling, attending auctions, going to yard and garage sales, going to the casino, attending dances and listening to Elvis Presley. She loved her dogs JD and Brandy as well as animals in general. Betty will be fondly remembered as being “Grandma” to everyone, as she never met a stranger, and all were welcome in her home.
She is survived by her children; Cathy (Sherman) Stanley of Coldwater, James (Sherrie) Riddle of Reading, William “Bill” (Alice) Riddle of Cynthiana, Kentucky, Allen Riddle of Coldwater, Charles (Sarah) Riddle of Quincy and Mark Riddle of San Bernadino, California, her 19 grandchildren; 29 great grandchildren and 8 great great grandchildren, Betty is also survived by many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her 2 sons; Michael and Steven Riddle, her 2 brothers; Jim and Bill Frye and her sister, Barbara Herzog.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society.