Helen Frances Ridings Obituary
The world bids farewell to Helen Frances Ridings (Spartanburg, South Carolina), departing on February 10, 2025 at the age of 86. Helen leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Helen Frances Ridings to show support.
As Helen departs from this earthly realm, her essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Helen may no longer walk beside us, her spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Helen leaves behind.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Ben Simmons and Ida Simmons (Robbins); and her brothers, Cecil L. Simmons, Erskine L. Simmons and Harold E. Simmons.
She is survived by: her husband Woodrow "Buddy" David Ridings, Sr.; and her children, Woodrow David Ridings, Jr. (Kim), Amy Ridings Blackwood (Boyce) and Terri Ridings Napoli (John). She is also survived by seven grandchildren; and four great grandchildren.
