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Raphael Ridley

1962 - 2020

Raphael Ridley obituary, 1962-2020, Charleston, SC

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Raphael Ridley Obituary

Raphael Ridley CHARLESTON - Raphael Ridley was born on June 8th, 1962, to Harold Washington and the late Geneva Garvin in Charleston, South Carolina. She entered into eternal rest on May 28th, 2020, at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, South Carolina. Raphael was educated in the Charleston County School District. She graduuated from Burke High School in 1980 and received her Associates Degree in Cosmetology from Denmark Tech in 1982. She was a barber for 18 years at Family Barbershop on Spring Street in downtown Charleston. After completing her time as a barber, she was a Firefighter for 14 years with the St. Johns Fire Department of Johns Island as well as an EMT for Personal Care Ambulance. Following her retirement from the fire department, Raphael continued to impact lives as a home health aide until 2019. Raphael was a renaissance woman with a myriad of skills and interests. She loved traveling, fishing, gardening, cooking, and always shared hope and a smile. Raphael Ridley was a living embodiment of the spirit of giving. She is preceded in death by her late mother, Geneva Garvin, and her late brother, Robert Ridley. Those left to cherish her memory include: her three children, Justin Ridley, Austin Horry (Austin), and Patricia Aikens; either grandchildren, Cecile Aikens, Tonae Aikens, Lameer Roundtree, Austin Horry II, Matthew Ridley, Sophia Mills, Jeremiah Ridley, and Josiah Johnson; a host of family and friends; and her loyal and faithful companion her dog Polo James Ridley. May Raphael live on forever in our hearts and minds. Visitation with the family and memorial will be held on Thursday, June 4, 2020, from 3pm to 4pm at Simplicity Lowcountry Services in North Charleston. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jun. 2 to Jun. 3, 2020.

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Alvina L. Ladson

May 27, 2021

I think of you often. I miss you. Gone, but not forgotten. SIP

Marshall Pye

June 4, 2020

Rest in Peace my dear friend, we will all miss you! Love and prayers to the entire family.

Donna Crawford

June 4, 2020

beautiful person with a beautiful smile ALWAYS....May GOD continue to keep his loving arms around the family..Sleep In Paradise Raffey

Keith Brown

June 4, 2020

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Xavaier Ralph Wescott

June 4, 2020

Raphael everything that I could possibly say about you can't all be said in one paragraph. Not only were you a coworker of mine but a friend as well. Always a pleasure to be around with that loving smile and stern advice if needed. May you rest in heaven very well my friend.

Patricia Aikens

June 4, 2020

My Rock I I love you MoMA you taught me a lot we had our cries an laughs through it all you gave me Love rest on my Angel

Patricia Aikens

June 4, 2020

My Rock mom you have taught an loved me through it all the memories I have will always be in my I love you rest on my sweet Angel

Denise Chesser

June 4, 2020

Raffey, you will be dearly missed! My husband would tell me she was his girlfriend and when our first daughter was born she bought her a fishing pole. I wish I could tell you how much you meant to our family! Rest easy in the arms of our Heavenly Father! ❤ You will be greatly missed and very much remembered my friend

Dennis McCoy

June 4, 2020

It was an honor to work beside her sitting at the Fire Station listening to her funny stories she didnt care who you were she was going to mess with you. Then her son Justin started work for the Department awesome guy great friend stay strong. If you need to talk Im here.

Brandon

June 3, 2020

She was quite possibly the sweetest and most genuine person I've ever met. She always had a smile and was the easiest person to get along with. You always knew where you stood with her. And she was always willing to help or give advice.
You will truly be missed!

Kevin Todd

June 3, 2020

Raphael was one of the nicest women I've ever met. It was a true pleasure working with her at the fire department. She will be sadly missed, but I knoe heaven is gained another fantastic angel! My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.

Joan G

June 3, 2020

Wonderful personality..She was my father's adopted Spring St. daughter. He was fond of Raph and her son. I can remember seeing her at his store on Spring Street and he would always reward her son with silver dollar coins. Although, she was not my son's barber, she interacted with as if he was her own. I extend my sincere condolences to the family. Gone but she will never be forgotten!

Austin Horry

June 3, 2020

Raphael Ridley....... Gal .... My Mother..... My Queen ..... My Angel .... You will be in our Hearts and Minds Forever

Alvina L. Ladson

June 3, 2020

To the family and friends of Raphael, you have my sincere condolences. Her sweet and funny disposition will truly be missed. Heaven has gained another angel. Rest well my friend,
Alvina L. Ladson

June 3, 2020

We are so sorry for your lost.
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
The Oliver Family (John/Dennis)

Joy S. Pryor

June 3, 2020

Rapheal you will be missed by ALL who knew you. RIP !

Vanessa Roper

June 3, 2020

My sincere condolences to the family. Raphael was such a sweet person. I met her at Sea Island Comprehensive Health Care when she was working there. May she RIP.

Rhodee Washington

June 3, 2020

I am deeply saddened by the lost of Raphael, she was such a kind and fun loving individual. She was one of a kind, growing up she was always so sweet. I will always remember that smile. When I saw her last, she was the same person never changed. Children, I am praying with and for you amid these turbulent times, God is able!!!

Jac' Quetta Smith

June 3, 2020

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Raphael was truly a giving and caring woman. Funny too she told some real funnies.

ALANA Hopkins

June 3, 2020

I love you my sister. My heart is heavy but I know I will see you again!

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