Carolyn L. Artis Ridley Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Carolyn L. Artis Ridley of Petersburg, Virginia, who passed away on December 11, 2020 at the age of 70. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Carlton Artis, Sr. and Sallie Novella Faltz Artis; and her siblings, Raymond I. Artis, Sr., Carlton Artis, Jr. and Mary Artis Cole.
She is survived by: her children, Joseph Artis (Arnette) of Chesterfield, VA and Nikisha Ridley of Petersburg, VA; her grandchildren, JoKia M. Ridley, Ryan Artis and Evan Artis; her siblings, Gracie Burwell of Chesterfield, VA, Virginia Couch (Walgus) of Petersburg, VA, June Melton of Chesterfield, VA, Gloria J. Artis of Largo, MD, Wayne Artis (Sandra) of Scotland Neck, NC and Kenneth Artis (Patricia) of Franklin, VA; her sisters-in-law, Bobbi of Waverly, VA and Deborah Artis of Waverly, VA; her former husband Paul Ridley of Petersburg, VA; her uncle Lawerence Faltz; her aunt Mary Stringfield of Wakefield, VA; her godchildren, Terry Procise (Shantita) and LaShay Jarrett (Sharrod); and her friends, Lauretta Cutler-Bradshaw, Alzena Mayfield, Earnestine Saunders, Judy Williams, Lois McKeever and Kathy Jones. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
