Mary S. Ridgeway

Mary S. Ridgeway, 86 of Mt. Auburn, IL passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at Carriage Crossing Senior Living Center in Taylorville. She was born on June 20, 1936, in Paducah, KY, the daughter of Gardner Humphrey and Geneva Henderson. She married Larry Ridgeway on July 28, 1956 in Mt. Auburn, IL and he preceded her in death on October 23, 2016.

Mary was a homemaker and an active member of the Mt. Auburn Church of Christ. She enjoyed making ceramics, sewing, quilting, needle crafts, cooking and dog grooming. Above all, she loved her family dearly.

She is survived by her son: David Ridgeway of Denver, CO.; Daughters: Rhonda Sebben of Taylorville; and Julie LeBeane of Mt. Auburn, IL; Grandchildren: Misty, Zach, Jonas, Mande, Lindsey, Josh, Jayme, Brittany, Michael, and Rachel and many Great-Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, son: Danny Ridgeway; brother: Jim Humphrey; and sister: Betty Law.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 from 9:00-11:00 a.m. at Sutton Memorial Home in Taylorville, IL. Funeral Service will take place immediately after at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Mike Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Auburn Cemetery in Mt. Auburn, IL.

Memorials in Mary’s honor may be made to The Alzheimer’s Association located at 8180 Greensboro Drive, Suite 400, McLean, VA 22102.

Sutton Memorial Home in Taylorville is assisting the family with arrangements.