Carrie Ann Ridley

September 11, 1936 – September 4, 2025

South Pittsburg, Tennessee

Carrie "Ann" Ridley, 88, of South Pittsburg, Tennessee passed away peacefully at home on September 4, 2025, with her family by her side.

Ann as she was known by her family and friends was born on September 11, 1936, to Joseph and Bessie Graham Scharer in South Pittsburg, Tennessee. She graduated from South Pittsburg High School and Edmondson Junior College. She enjoyed working in her yard, especially with her flowers, watching the hummingbirds, crafting, listening to music and square dancing. Ann attended Lou's Chapel United Methodist Church.

Ann is preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Roy W. Ridley, Sr., Father Joseph "Joe" Scharer; mother, Bessie Mae Scharer; one sister, Patty Barnes; two brothers, Ted and Don Scharer; one grandson, one great grandson and granddaughter-in-law, LeAnn Ridley.  Ann will be missed by her family and friends.

Ann is survived by her four children: Ramona Ridley, Teresa (Mitchell) Ladd, Reba Gail Ridley, and Roy (Kim)Ridley. Six grandchildren: Chris (Crystal)Ladd, Arien Ladd, Lee Ridley, Colt Ridley, Rhyley (Caitlyn)Ridley, and Allyson Hale (Micah Varner). Six great grandchildren: Micheal Ladd, Daniel (Margarita) Ladd, Gage Hubbard (Natasha), Sean Ladd, Noah Vernon and Sophie Vernon. Three great-great grandchildren: River and Elijah Hubbard and Ava Claire Ladd. Two sisters: Sue Stephens and Reba Scharer. Special family friend Mike Thomas, many nieces, nephews and friends.

God saw you getting tired and

a cure was not to be.

So, he put his arms around you

and whispered "Come to Me"

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Funeral services will be held on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. (CDT) in the South Pittsburg Chapel of Rogers Funeral Home with Pastor Joe Moore officiating.

Mrs. Ann will be laid to rest with her beloved husband Roy Ridley, Sr., in the Cumberland View Cemetery, in Kimball, Tennessee.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 7, 2025, from 12:00 to 200 p.m. (CDT) prior to the funeral service in the Chapel.

Pall Bearers: Chris Ladd, Lee Ridley, Colt Ridley, Rhyley Ridley, Daniel Ladd, Gage Hubbard and Sean Ladd and Noah Vernon.

The family of Carrie Ann Ridley would like to thank Amedisys Home Health, Amedisys Hospice caregivers Connie, Rachel and Tracy, Tina Moore for the gentle and loving care provided to our mother during her time of illness and Rogers Funeral Home for their services.

Arrangements are entrusted to Rogers Funeral Home, South Pittsburg Chapel, 400 Laurel Ave, South Pittsburg, Tennessee 37380 (423) 837-7176.