Betty June Ridgley

Betty June Ridgley, age 97, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Saturday, June 1, 2024 at Parkway Manor in Marion, Illinois.

Betty was born June 06, 1926 in Marion, Illinois, a daughter of Charlie and Maude (Cavitt) Smith. She married Don Ridgley and he preceded her in death. Betty graduated Marion High School in 1946, then worked at the Ordill Area. She later worked in the office at Jake's Tire in Marion, and she ran a day care in her home. She owned and operated Teen Fashions and The Carriage Room clothing stores in Marion. Betty was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Marion.

She is survived by her several nieces & nephews, great-nieces & nephews and great great-nieces & nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband Don Ridgley; her parents, Charlie and Maude Smith; one brother and three sisters.

Private entombment will be at Rose Hill Cemetery in Marion. Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Envelopes will be available and accepted at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home, 800 North Market Street, Marion, Illinois 62959.