Dorothy Riddle, age 90, of Bluff City, KY, passed away on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at Redbanks Nursing Home under the care of St. Anthony’s Hospice surrounded by her family.
Dorothy was born in Bluff City to the late Johnny and Mayme (Haire) Beals. She married her loving husband, Dorsal Riddle, on September 4, 1953. Dorothy was of the General Baptist Faith. She was a die-hard UK fan. Dorothy worked at Riverview School for many years and was known as “Granny D”. She enjoyed quilting, crocheting, cooking, playing cards, and spending time with her many friends.
In addition to her parents, Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, her brothers Thomas Beals and Robert Haire Jr., her sisters Betty Clement and Lola Mae Beals, and her great-grandson Charles Thomas Lawless Jr.
Dorothy is survived by her children Leonard D. “Leo” Riddle Sr. (Kathy) and Paula R. VanMeter; grandchildren: Heather Ledoux (Jason), Dwaine Riddle, April Sutton (John), Loretta Riddle, Ashley Conrad (Sam), and Mark VanMeter (Amber); 13 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren, as well as her nephew Anthony Hefner, whom she shared a birthday with.
Relatives and friends are invited to Dorothy’s Life Celebration from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. on Thursday and from 9:00 a.m. until the service time on Friday at Benton- Glunt & Tapp Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 23, 2025, at the funeral home with Brother Scott Stone and Reverend Tim Shockley officiating. Burial will follow at Fairmont Cemetery in Henderson, KY.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Riverview School, 133 S. Water St, Henderson, KY, 42420.
Arrangements entrusted to Benton-Glunt & Tapp Funeral Home, A Life Celebration® Home. Please visit www.bentongluntandtappfuneralhome.com to share memories and words of comfort with Dorothy’s family.
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