Marjorie Louella Williams Ridenour

Marjorie Louella Williams Ridenour, Age 94 of Halls went to be with the Lord peacefully surrounded by her loving children on Tuesday, December 8, 2020. Margie was of Baptist faith and a member of Black Oak Baptist Church, which she built with her husband Joe Ridenour. Margie attended Halls High School. She co-founded Ridenour Home Builders and Supply in 1958 and she and her husband were one of the first home builders in North Knoxville and surrounding areas. She was an Angel on earth taking care of her youngest son, David for forty-six loving years after a tragic automobile accident. Her greatest passion was taking care of her family, husband, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Margie loved to travel with her husband and David to Florida every year and in 1984 she made it her primary residence for twenty-five years. Margie, Joe and David returned to Knoxville to be close to family. She was a loving wife, Mother, grandmother and great grandmother and will be greatly missed by all. Margie was preceded in death by parents Reverend George Claude Williams and Minnie Ethel Williams, her loving and devoted husband of sixty-nine years, Joseph Paris Ridenour; brothers Joseph Clyde Williams, Robert Arthur Williams; beloved grandchild Will Ridenour; son-in-law Lyde Bales. Left to cherish her memory are children Linda Bales, Shirley Denton and husband Jim, Steve Ridenour and wife Jill, “King” David Ridenour; beloved grandchildren, Don Bales (Amy), Chris Bales and Tanner Ridenour; great grandchildren Anna Bales, Alex Bales and Lena Bales; brother Earl Edward Williams; brother-in-law Jack Ridenour (Mary); sister-in-law Eula Williams and many nieces and nephews and loved in laws. We want to thank the nurses and staff of Amedisys Hospice for all their help and support. The family will have a private graveside service due to the COVID concerns. The services are being arranged by Mynatt Funeral Home, Inc. Halls Chapel. Reverend Don Walton will be officiating the gravesite service. Memorials may be made to Black Oak Ridge Baptist Church building fund at 6404 Old Maynardville Pike, Knoxville, Tn 37918 or a charity of your choice. For condolences and pictures from the family, visit www.mynattfh.com