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Woodhaven Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens has proudly served the community for more than 50 years. As a full-service funeral home, we help families memorialize every life with dignity. — Funeral Home Manager Mark McNeil

Of the many arrangements made after losing a loved one, the first is the selection of a funeral home. Our staff can help create a beautiful tribute and provide guidance and suggestions on the many decisions made when planning a funeral, cremation, memorial, celebration of life, and/or burial service. We take pride in meeting the specific, and sometimes unique, needs of each and every family. Please use our website to learn about the funeral, cremation and permanent memorialization services we offer, as well as our pre-planning and grief support resources.

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Both of my parents are buried at Woodhaven. Steve has gone above and beyond to help me in MANY ways. Words cannot express my appreciation of him when I needed someone, and still need someone.

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Steve did everything for me he could such a nice man he let me know how far along the bench was coming he let me know when it got there and then when it got there he wanted me to come out and make sure they placed it exactly how I wanted it placed.

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Susan Ridley
In Memory of
Susan  Boone 
Ridley 
1949 - 2017
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Obituary for Susan Boone Ridley

Susan Boone Ridley died due to complications from Parkinson’s disease on December 7, 2017 in Powell, Tennessee at the age of 68.
Susan is survived by her husband of 45 years, John Ridley; daughters, Lauren Runion (Joshua Runion) of Greenville, SC, Sharon VanDenBerghe (Nathan VanDenBerghe) of Delta, OH, and Morgan Parker (Dan Parker) of Houston, TX; grandchildren, Luke, Emily, Alissa, Joe & Olivia VanDenBerghe, and Kaydence Runion; her father Carl Boone of Greenville, SC; brothers, Dan Boone (Chris Boone) of Greenville, SC, and David Boone (Debbie Boone) of Hillsdale, NJ. She is preceded in death by her son, Justin Ridley; her sister, Jennifer Bowman; and her mother, Evelyn Boone.
Susan was born on May 25, 1949, in Atlantic City, NJ, to Carl & Evelyn Boone. She graduated from Bob Jones University in 1971 with a degree in Christian Education. She married John Ridley, a veteran and cinematographer in 1972. She taught English and French at Miracle Hill Children’s Home in Greenville, SC. After a brief stint in Anchorage, AK, John & Susan settled in Oak Ridge, TN where they raised their four children. Susan was a charter member of Oak Ridge Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School, founded the children’s choir, and helped to form the church orchestra.
The receiving of friends is scheduled for Sunday, December 10th at 2:00pm at Oak Ridge Baptist Church, followed by a memorial service beginning at 3:30pm. Reverend Bobby McCoy will officiate the ceremony. Interment will be Monday, December 11th at 9:30am at the East Tennessee State Veteran’s Cemetery, off Gov. John Sevier Hwy. All are welcomed to attend and celebrate Susan’s life.
In lieu of flowers a memorial may be sent to Tanja & Kornel Crnkovic (missionaries to Croatia), care of EMU International, 209 Roberts Road, Taylors, SC 29687.
Woodhaven Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens are honored to serve the Ridley family.
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Powell’s Trusted Funeral, Burial & Cremation Provider

Woodhaven Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens has proudly served the community for more than 50 years. As a full-service funeral home, we help families memorialize every life with dignity. — Funeral Home Manager Mark McNeil

Of the many arrangements made after losing a loved one, the first is the selection of a funeral home. Our staff can help create a beautiful tribute and provide guidance and suggestions on the many decisions made when planning a funeral, cremation, memorial, celebration of life, and/or burial service. We take pride in meeting the specific, and sometimes unique, needs of each and every family. Please use our website to learn about the funeral, cremation and permanent memorialization services we offer, as well as our pre-planning and grief support resources.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us anytime. We are here to help you!

Plan Ahead

Advanced planning is a thoughtful and considerate act that your loved ones will truly appreciate when the time comes.
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Customized Tributes

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Testimonials

Both of my parents are buried at Woodhaven. Steve has gone above and beyond to help me in MANY ways. Words cannot express my appreciation of him when I needed someone, and still need someone.

William Walker

Steve did everything for me he could such a nice man he let me know how far along the bench was coming he let me know when it got there and then when it got there he wanted me to come out and make sure they placed it exactly how I wanted it placed.

Janie Phillips

This funeral home has the most personable personnel of all the Funeral homes around this area. I have had my husband and 6 mo. OLD granddaughter services here and so supportive of family!!!

Patricia Butler Huett