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Anna Mae Lois Ridenour

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A cheerful elderly woman at a local gathering, highlighting community spirit in Madera.

Anne Mae Lois Ridenour, age 90, died peacefully in Fillmore, CA on March 9, 2018.

Anna Mae was born in Bradish, Nebraska on October 27, 1927. As a lifelong Christian, Jesus’ love inspired her life which was a gift to God and blessing for others. Her passions included her family, music, sewing and other crafts, and her career as a cook at Rio Mesa High School.

She was married to Bob (deceased) for 63 years, and is survived by her children, Mary, John, Marcia, and Steve, along with eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her sister, Myrtle, and brother, Ed. Extended family include sisters-in-law Rita Berger and Dona Ridenour, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Please join the family in a funeral service celebrating her life Friday, March 16, 2018 at 10 a.m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 905 Redwood Street, Oxnard, CA. Visitation will be Thursday, March 15, 2018 from 3-8pm, at JOSEPH P. REARDON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICE, 757 E. Main Street, Ventura, CA and burial Saturday, March 17, 2018 at 10 a.m. at Oakhill Cemetery, Oakhurst, CA.

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