Jeraldine Shipe Ridgway May 30, 1940 – September 20th, 2022
Jeraldine Shipe Ridgway, 82, of Front Royal, VA died on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at her home.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, October 2, 2022, at 2 p.m. at the Front Royal Volunteer Fire Department, 221 N. Commerce Ave. Front Royal, VA 22630, conducted by Rev. Buzz Moore and Mr. Steve Foster.
Mrs. Ridgway was born May 30, 1940, in Rockland, VA daughter of the late Cleveland Ernest Shipe and Nannie Mae Oliver Shipe. She began her career in 1954 at Weaver’s Department Store (later Peebles). She served the public for many years at Family Pharmacy, Bowling Green Country Club, and many other businesses. She started Peaches N’ Cream Catering with her daughters and Dal-J Designs with her husband, Dale.
On November 7, 1959, Jerri married the love of her life, Dale Ridgway. The couple, who had been sweethearts since the fourth grade, were married for 54 years.
Jerri was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, and her three sisters Joyce, Jeanette, and Janice.
Surviving are her two daughters Pam Budd and her husband Stephen and Dale Mechelle Cummings and her husband Tom all of Front Royal: six grandchildren Stevi Marie Budd, Jesse E. Budd and his wife Megan, Dale Taylor Williams and her partner Chris Winterkorn, David Brent Williams, Stephanie Dawn Yamamoto and her husband Luis, and Christopher Cummings; seven great-grandchildren Carter Elena Budd, Rowan Daniel Gustafson, Myles Christopher Cummings, Charlotte Lucille Budd, Emilia Grace Yamamoto, Archer Ridgway Winterkorn, and Liam Gustafson; eight godchildren Reggie Fritts, Shannon Laing, Danielle Winnger, Susan Bennett, Kara Bates, Angela Gouda, Jason Tyree, and Tamara Lapp; two brothers-in-law Buzz Moore and Tommy Fritts; special friends The Chuck and Nancy Barnes Family, Betty Stephens, Matt and Susan Bennett, Howard Sanders, The Clarence Jones Family, The Junior Jones Family, The Jean Cornwell Family, The Tommy and Charlotte Esteppe Family, Vaughn Hayes, The Eileen Laing Family, Billy Jones, The Silas Laing Family, The Michael Laing Family, The Bob Laing Family, The Marvin Laing Family, Ruth and Niles Tyree, Virginia and Sammy Henry, Julie Mullins, Bonita Rose, Bonnie and Edward Hoffman, Mrs. Lillian Sloane, Pam and Steve Foster, Kirby Covert, Bob Ladd, Jane Moore, Jim Wells, Bill and Sue McHenry, Elaine Bailey, and Todd and Jessica Cooper. Also surviving are Jerri’s animal friend Amazing Grace, the mule, and Jerri’s faithful and constant companion, her poodle Rascal.
Family is not made by blood, but by love. Granny felt richly blessed to have such a large, loving, wonderful family, and many great friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Amazing Grace Gospel Barn, c/o Steve Foster, 4796 Reliance Rd., Front Royal, VA 22630.
My deepest sympathy.
I’m Ralph Hounshell’s son and remember visiting Dale and Jinni with mom and dad a lot.
I came back home recently from DC to take care of dad in his last days and stayed here selling real estate with Weichert.
She was a very sweet woman to me and I’ll always hold that dear to my heart.
Bill
Thank you! I have fond memories of your father, too.
My Deepest Sympathy
She was a wonderful person.
So glad she was in my family tree.
Love Carol Flavin (Dithrich)
Thank you, Carol! Mama loved Daddy’s Pittsburgh family. I have fond memories of visits with them. One memory that particularly stands out is your father dancing with Mama in the living room at Delores ‘s house.
My sympathy to her family. She was so nice to make me delicious cakes. She was blessed to have so many people that loved her.
Jeraldine was a faithful friend of mine for many years! A great neighbor!! She always brought food to my house whenever a loved one passed. Her coconut cake was always a dessert that no one could pass up. I also want to note how her family rallied around her during her sickness. I admire that devotion, it is very rare these days. She was a blessing to anyone that she came in contact with and was so loved!!
Thank you June! You too are a great neighbor to our family. You visiting her and bringing her little treats and meals were much appreciated. She loved helping out with the Laing Reunion and time spent with your family. God bless you for all you did for Mama!
I am sad for the death of Jeraldine. She was a good friend and so were her family and Dale. God Bless, Cathie Derflinger
She was a beautiful soul and will be missed greatly. prayers of peace to all.
Mom my heart aches as I know all of your family and friends as well does. You were a HUGE part of my life and will always be remembered. You have a special place in all our hearts.
My love to you and family.
KC,
Mama loved you dearly! You were a “bonus” daughter and she cherished your love for her. We were so fortunate to have the families we have! Generations of friendship, kindness and love!
She was a wonderful, sweet lady! An amazing cook too. She taught me how to make ham biscuits when I was still a teenager, when I first started working at Family Pharmacy. I am very sorry for your loss!