Bessie Ridgeway, 86, formerly of Piggott, died Nov. 8, 2007, in Clearwater, Fla.

She was born Dec. 20, 1921, in Piggott, and was the daughter of the late Curtis and Mary Gossett Brady.

She and her husband, Earl P. Ridgeway, returned to their Piggott roots, from Detroit, Mich., after their retirement in 1980. They were active members of Calvary Baptist Church in Piggott.

Mrs. Ridgeway was preceded in death by her husband Earl, and her son, Earl Ray Ridgeway of Grand Rapids, Mich.

She is survived by her daughter, Sharron and her husband, Greg Toney of Clearwater, Fla.; daughter-in-law, Helen Ridgeway of Grand Rapids, Mich.; her grandchildren, Aubree Gilmore of Clearwater, Fla., Carrie Randall and Bryan Ridgeway, both of Grand Rapids, Mich., and Randy Ridgeway of Piggott, and five great-grandchildren.

Visitation will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14, at Hoggard and Sons Funeral Home. The funeral, also at Hoggard and Sons, will be officiated by former pastor, Rev. Mike Chadwick, at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 15, 2007. Interment will be in Piggott Cemetery.