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Lois Ridenour Obituary
Mother, Sister, Friend
On Saturday, June 23, 2012, Lois transitioned from this life to eternal peace quietly at home after 76 years of caring and sharing. She leaves to celebrate her living two children, Brian and Alison Johns; one grandson, Rafael Johns; three step-sons, Anthony, Lionel, and Kevin Ridenour; two brothers, Louis and Robert Garner; two sisters, Shirley Garner and Constance Sewell; cousins, Gloria Bazemore, Wilma Forrest and Willis Walker, Jr. ; numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of friends and colleagues around the world.
She was predeceased by husbands Robert G. Ridenour and Vincent B. Johns.
Lois was a member of the 5th Avenue High School Class of 1953 in Pittsburgh, Pa. and a member of Central Baptist Church in Pittsburgh. In her long life of public service, she was employed as a civilian in Human Resources for the U.S. Department of Defense on, among others, Vandenberg and Yokota Air Force bases; was a Vice President of the Southern California Chapter of the NAACP; and worked up until her last six months of life as a Human Resource Director at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Dental Medicine.
She loved life and lived in service to the Lord.
A memorial service and celebration of life will be held at 10 AM on Friday, Aug. 24 at Shadow Hills Church, 7811 Vegas Drive, Las Vegas. A reception will follow at the same location. Cremation and a private internment have been planned at Lois' request. Donations may be made to the NAACP and the American Cancer Society.
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Connie
July 21, 2013
HIHoney,All are doing ok.I miss you like hell.Give everyone a big kiss for me.Tell them all i love them.I love&miss you soooooooo much.LOVE U
Connie
July 6, 2013
HiHoney,Everyone is doing ok.I miss you sooooooooo much.I love you.Kiss everyone for me.LOVE YOU GUYS!!!!!
Connie
June 23, 2013
HiHoney,It's been one yr.today that's you been gone.I miss you soooooooooo much.LOVE YOU.
Connie
June 2, 2013
HiHoney,All are ok.Miss you like hell!!!!!! LOVE U
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Connie
May 12, 2013
HiHoney,HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!!!! LOVE U
Connie
May 4, 2013
HiHoney,On my way to Ohio,keep your watch over me.I am going to the casino up there too,.Wish me luck.Kiss everyone for me.LOVE YOU GUYS.Talk to you soon.
Connie
May 3, 2013
HiHoney,It's May,already i was thinking about you.GOD!!! do i miss you.I an trying to go to Toledo Ohio,to see Terrell,do his thing on Sunday.Kiss everyone for me.LOVE YOU GUYS!!!!Talk to you soon.LOVE YOU.
Connie
April 27, 2013
HiHoney,Just thinking about you.And missing you like hell.I am going to call Alison,today she never answer her phone.But i will give it a go.Kiss everyone for me.LOVE YOU GUYS!!!!!!!
Connie
April 25, 2013
HiHoney,I was thinking about you.I miss talking to you.I just miss you.Kiss everyone for me.Tell them all I LOVE THEM!!.Give WAYNE,a big kiss for me.I LOVE YOU GUYS!!!!!
Connie
April 7, 2013
HiHoney,Just thinking about you.GOD! I miss you like hell.Give everyone a kiss for me.LOVE YOU GUYS!!!!! Talk to you soon.LOVE U
Connie
March 30, 2013
HiHoney,HAPPY EASTER!!!Love&miss you like hell.
Connie
March 26, 2013
HiHon,I was thinking about you the past few days.I miss you sooooooooo much.Give everyone a kiss foe me.I LOVE YOU GUYS.
Connie
January 1, 2013
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!!!LOVE YOU&MISS YOU LIKE HELL>
Connie
December 25, 2012
MERRY XMAS HONEY,talk to Alison,last nite i will call her sometime today.Give everyone a kiss for me,LOVE YOU GUYS!!!!!!!MERRY XMAS!!!!!!
Connie
December 23, 2012
HiHoney,It's 2 days before Xmas,I miss talking to you sooooo much.Talk to Alison,they are doing ok.Will talk again on Xmas.WE LOVE&MISS YOU LIKE CRAZY.Talk to you Xmas day.LOVE YOU
Connie
December 18, 2012
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY BEAUTIFUL SIS,GOD!!!!!!I MISS YOU SO MUCH.HAVE A GREAT DAY.KISS EVERYONE FOR ME.LOVE YOU GUYS,SEE YOU XMAS DAY!!!!
Connie
December 4, 2012
MyBeautifulSis,Happy holidays.I am really,really going to miss you at this time of the year.I love you &miss you like hell.Rest tell everyone Hi,for me&i love them all.Give them a kiss for me.LOVE YOU GUYS!!
Connie
November 22, 2012
Hi,GOD! Do i miss you.Today is Thanksgiving,The first one without you.I am going to do your peach&pear pie.Rest&keep your watch over me.Kiss everyone for me&you guys have a great day.I LOVE YOU ALL.
S Lerer
August 22, 2012
The staff of American Cancer Fund™ at www.AmericanCancerFund.org is sorry to hear of Lois' passing. We have received a memorial donation in her name and our sincere condolences go out to her family.
Mrs. Mary Catherine Piemonte, daugher of Norman O. Johns Sr.
August 17, 2012
I just about my Aunt's passing, and wanted to check in with my condolences to her children, Brian and Alison and grand kids on the loss of their beloved mother. May the Lord God our Creator grant you the strength and peace of mind in this time of our great sorrow is my prayer.
April Garner
August 14, 2012
I will always remember my Aunt Lois's warm and gentle spirit. I know now that she is at peace and free from this earthly state. Our family will cherish her memory and move closer together in her absence. I will always love you!
Jack A. & Jennielee Smith
August 5, 2012
Jack A Smith & Sister Jennielee are sorry to read a bout Lois's passing
We will keep you in our prayers
With Vincent Johns in Morocco, 1961
Alison Johns
August 4, 2012
With Bob Ridenour on Vacation
Alison Johns
August 4, 2012
Eiffel Tower, 1964
Alison Johns
August 4, 2012
Lois At Work
Alison Johns
August 4, 2012
With Grandson Rafael, 2000
Alison Johns
August 4, 2012
Azaela Blossom Viewing in Japan, 1988
Alison Johns
August 4, 2012
College Graduation
Alison Johns
August 4, 2012
Lois and Friend in Morocco, 1960
Alison Johns
August 4, 2012
Lois in Singapore
Alison Johns
August 4, 2012
Alison Johns
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Alison Johns
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Alison Johns
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Alison Johns
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Alison Johns
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Denise Brooks
August 4, 2012
God has received a new angel named Lois Ridenour. Lois, I was so glad I had the opportunity to meet you in Las Vegas, NV with Miss Connie several years ago. I had a great time with you and your husband and laughing and joking. I thank God for the opportunity I had to cross paths with you. You never know if you will ever get the opportunity to meet up with someone again, so you should always make the most of the first meeting with them. My one meeting was enjoyable and memorable. Thank you so much for your hospitality.
-Denise M. Brooks, Lawrenceville, GA
RENITA TILLMAN
July 30, 2012
GENERAL, I will always cherish the space you allowed me to share in your life. You were an inspiration to me. Please be gentle with the Angels... love you
Renita
Connie
July 29, 2012
Lois,My beautiful sister,GOD!!!I love&miss you.You will always be with me.Kiss Mother for me,tell her i love&miss her like hell.I will try to look out for Alison,for you.So you rest now.I LOVE YOU&MISS YOU
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