Edna Rice Riddle

Cumberland, VA - Edna Rice Riddle, 83, of 303 Putney Rd., formerly of Asheville died Friday, December 24, 2004 at the Halifax Regional Hospital, South Boston, VA. following a period of declining health. A native of Laurens County, S.C. she had resided in Asheville for most of her life and had resided in Virginia for the past 4 years. She was a daughter of the late John Arc Rice and Priscilla Raines Rice and wife of the late Earl Columbus Riddle. She was also preceded in death by her son, William Thomas Tommy Riddle who died June 6, 1998. Surviving are her daughter, Linda Jean Riddle of Sterling, VA; sons, Bobby L. Riddle with whom she made her home, Charles E. Riddle of Gainesville, VA, David H. Riddle and Kenneth E. Riddle both of Lynchburg, VA, 12 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in the chapel of Anders-Rice Funeral Home with the Rev. Dr. John T. Tiller officiating. Burial will be in Green Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.