Ms. Leona Irene Ridley, age 79, of Rocky Face, Georgia, departed this life Sunday, December 8, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 15, 1945 in Dalton, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her father Arthur Lee Callahan, mother and stepfather Pauline and Roland Wynn, father of her children William Clifford Ridley, son Terry Allen Ridley, brothers Marvin Callahan, A.L. Buddy Callahan, Jerry Wynn, Michael Callahan, sister Ellen Frances Walden, granddaughter Allison Ridley, great grandson Alexander Young. Mrs. Ridley was a loving, caring lady who would go out of her way to help others. She will be greatly missed by everyone that knew her.

She is survived by her son, William "Billy" Clifford Ridley Jr. of Dalton, GA; daughters and son-in-law, Vickie and Jerry Bolton of Rocky Face, GA, Martha Asher, Tammy Ridley of Dalton, GA, Brenda Boatwright of Chatsworth, GA; sister-in-law, Jane Wynn of Rocky Face, GA; 15 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandson and 2 on the way; several nieces and nephews.

Service to celebrate the life of Ms. Leona Irene Ridley will be held Thursday December 12, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. from the Ponders Melrose Chapel with Reverend Adam Harrison officiating. Interment will follow in the West Hill Cemetery with Jerry Bolton, Anthony Duarte, Michael Ridley, Chrisopher Ridley, Jadin Ridley and Jacob Dockery serving as pallbearers. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday.

Arrangements are by Ponders Melrose Chapel, 138 Melrose Drive, Dalton, GA, 30721. For more information, please visit www.selectedindependentfuneralhomes.org.