Ridings, Lenora Ann   

Lenora Ann Ridings passed away January 25, 2006, in Longview. She was born May 
3, 1921, in San Antonio, Texas, to Bert and Letha Thompson. Mrs. Ridings 
graduated from the University of Texas with a major in drama. She was a member 
of Gamma Phi Beta Sorority. During World War II, she entertained soldiers in 
camps and hospitals. She was on the board of directors of the San Antonio Little 
Theater and a member of the Actor's Equity in New York City. Her career in the 
fashion industry included years as a buyer for Joske's in San Antonio, Donaldson's 
in Minneapolis, Boston Store of Milwaukee, and The White House in Beaumont, Texas. 
Mrs. Ridings and her husband, Bill, retired and moved to Longview in 1980. She was 
preceded in death by her brother, Judge Bert W. Thompson; husband, Michael Kelley; 
and husband, Bill Ridings. Mrs. Ridings is survived by her nephew, William 
Thompson and wife, Loren; and cousins, Bill Karger, Sarilee Ferguson, Ted Terry, 
Will Terry, and Douglas Terry. Graveside services for Mrs. Ridings will be held at 
a later date at the Elmira Chapel Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be sent to 
the American Lung Association, 8150 Brookriver Dr., Suite S-102, Dallas, TX 75247; 
The Elmira Chapel Cemetery Fund, 3501 Elmira Dr., Longview, TX 75605; or to a 
charity of choice. A memorial guestbook may be signed online at www.raderfh.com.

Published in the Longview News-Journal on 1/28/2006. 

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Ridings, Lenora Ann 

Memorial services for Lenora Ann Ridings, of Longview, will be 2 p.m. Saturday, 
April 8, 2006, at Elmira Chapel Cumberland Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. 
James Cantey and the Rev. David Orban officiating. Interment will follow in 
Elmira Chapel Cemetery. Mrs. Ridings died January 25, 2006, in Longview. Born 
May 3, 1921, in San Antonio, she was a buyer for Joske's in San Antonio, 
Donaldson's in Minneapolis, Boston Store of Milwaukee, and The White House in 
Beaumont.

Published in the Longview News-Journal on 4/7/2006.