Mrs. Fleta Lou Riddle

August 17, 1931 - August 27, 2018

Mrs. Fleta Lou Riddle, 87, of Sylvester died on Monday, August 28, 2018 at Colquitt Regional Medical Center after an extended illness. The Graveside service will be held at 3:00 PM on Thursday, August 30, 2018 at Hillcrest Cemetery. Rev. David Martin will officiate. Mrs. Riddle was born on August 17, 1931 in Sylvester to the late Robert Berner and Fleta Lee Strother Williamson. She attended school in Sylvester. Mrs. Riddle graduated from Valdosta State University and from the University of Auburn. She lived in Sylvester practically her entire life. She worked at the hospital at Turner Field from the mid 50s through the early 70s. As a minister’s wife, she was always active in the church. She was retired from the Worth County Board of Education. She loved reading and doing crossword puzzles but most importantly she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. Mrs. Riddle was a member of Trinity Presbyterian Church. Survivors include her daughter Beth Everett (Richard) of Sylvester; daughter of her heart, Ginny Jo Dipietro (Tony) of Apopka FL.; grandchildren, Hayleigh Everett, Reese Everett, Suzanne Self, and Bill Baker, and a host of great grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Riddle was preceded in death by husband Rev. William E. Riddle Jr. on April 19, 1989. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Banks Funeral Home. Please sign our online guest registry at www.banksfh.com. Banks Funeral Home in Sylvester is in charge of arrangements.