RIDGEWAY, Louise M. (Hufford) - b. September 30, 1920 - d. September 12, 2007

[Janet Harrington]

(Taken from the Flint Hills Express, Sept. 19, 2007, page 3)

Louise M. Ridgeway, 86, of Winfield, died Sept. 12, 2007 at Winfield Rest Haven in Winfield.

Louise was born in El Dorado, to Walter Hufford and Minney (Farley) Hufford on Sept. 30, 1920.  She graduated from El Dorado High School.

On Jan. 26, 1946 in El Dorado, she married Robert W. Ridgeway, they moved to the Winfield area in the 1960's, he preceded her in death in 2003.

Louise was a past member of the Rebeka Lodge, and Royal Neighbors.  She worked as a scheduler for Meals on Wheels in Winfield.  She loved to sew and do needle work.

Survivors include one son, Gary Ridgeway, Winfield; one daughter, Vickie Kennedy, Shreveport, La.; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by her brother, Ralph Farley.

Graveside services were held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2007 at the Moline Cemetery with Pastor Robin Haynes of the Howard First Assembly of God Church officiating.

The family suggests contributions to Harry Hynes Hospice and may be sent to the Countryside Funeral Home, PO Box 247, Fredonia, KS 66736.

Arrangements are under the direction of Zimmerman Funeral Home, Howard.