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Helen Finnegan "Jerrie" Ridgeway

1941 - 2019

BORN

1941

DIED

2019

FUNERAL HOME

J. Henry Stuhr West Ashley Chapel

3360 Glenn McConnell Parkway

Charleston, South Carolina

Helen Ridgeway Obituary

Helen "Jerrie" Finnegan Ridgeway Charleston - Helen "Jerrie" Finnegan Ridgeway, 77, of Charleston, South Carolina, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend entered into eternal rest Monday, February 11, 2019. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, February 16, 2019 in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 888 King Street at 10:00 am. Rite of Committal, Holy Cross Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. in J. HENRY STUHR, INC. WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL. Jerrie was born July 5, 1941 in Charleston, South Carolina, daughter of James Joseph Finnegan and Mary Rowland Finnegan. She attended Bishop England High School. She loved Folly Beach and celebrating life with her family and friends. She was a member of The Church of the Nativity Catholic Church. Jerrie is survived by her three daughters: Lynn R. Curry (Ben) of Charleston, SC, Kelly Clements (Lewis) of Mt. Pleasant, SC and Tifini R. Stafford (Alex) of Florence, SC; son, Lawrence M. "Trey" Ridgeway (Brooke) of Florence, SC; brother, James Joseph Finnegan of Charleston, SC; sister, Peggy F. Baker of Savannah, GA; six grandchildren: Elliott, Matt, Lucas, Shay, Ryan and Carsyn; two great-grandchildren: Charlotte and Finn; and many special nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 5900 Core Road, Suite 504, N. Charleston, SC 29406 or a charity of your own choice. A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Feb. 12 to Feb. 13, 2019.

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Ellen Baker

February 15, 2019

Lynn & Ben...
My heart does out to you at this time of Jerrie's death.
Fred and I will keep you in our prayers.
We have been away from the lowcountry for a while, but back now, and read of her death.

Paula Weatherford Dahlke

February 14, 2019

Tifini & family,

I'm so sorry to hear of your mothers passing. May God give you strength to get through this very difficult time. God bless you all.

February 14, 2019

Dearest Lynn, Trey and Tiffany,I I am so sorry for your mom's passing. I have many fond memories of her. My Prayers, love and thoughts for all of you. Lynda Fisher Campbell.

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R. Allen Young

February 13, 2019

The Ridgeway/Finnegan Family:

So sorry to learn of Jerrie's passing. Accordingly, please accept my sincerest sympathy.

God bless dear Jerrie and God bless all of you.

SincerelyAllen Young

Jimmy Hayes

February 13, 2019

Dear Trey,Tiffani and family,
I am very sorry to hear of your loss.I hope that all of your memories comfort you through these times.All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.God bless.

Christine Lynch

February 13, 2019

My Beloved Aunt how I will miss you my sweetie pie. I love you so much and I will miss our phone calls and letters. RIP my love until I see you again. I already miss you... Your Chris

February 13, 2019

May the memories of your loved one and the power of God's love sustain and comfort the Ridgeway family as you mourn during this most difficult time. 1 John 4:9, 10

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Memorial Events
for Helen Ridgeway

Feb

15

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

J. Henry Stuhr Inc., West Ashley Chapel

3360 Glenn McConnell Parkway, Charleston, SC

Feb

16

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

888 King Street, Charleston, SC

Funeral services provided by:

J. Henry Stuhr West Ashley Chapel

3360 Glenn McConnell Parkway, Charleston, SC 29414

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