Mary was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Charles Edwin Riddle. She is survived by her last remaining sibling, Virginia Rowe of Orlando, Florida; her four children, Edwin of Knoxville, Tim (Pam) of Memphis, Joye of Knoxville, Jim (Jennifer)of Charlotte; five grandchildren, Sara Trawick (Eric), Jacob Riddle, Matt Riddle, Caroline Riddle, Charlie Riddle and three precious great-grandchildren, Noah, Ava and Ian and many nieces and nephews scattered across the country, and her daughter by spirit, Debbie Black.
Mary was an enthusiastic member of the Knoxville Chapter of Sweet Adelines since 1961. She retired from Knox County Schools as a teacher’s aid then devoted most of her later years to her beloved Marble City Baptist Church where she was a member for over 40 years. She will best be remembered for spoiling her grandchildren, spreading her love in the form of a warm loaf of bread and her love of family.
The family will receive friends on Monday, April 23 from 5:00 -7:00 p.m. followed by a funeral service at 7:00 at Berry Highland Memorial Funeral Home, 5315 Kingston Pike. Burial will be the next day at 11:00 a.m. at Berry Highland West, 9913 Sherrill Blvd.
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