Helen "Ruth" Ridgley, age 66, of Olney, Illinois, passed away at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, Indiana,
on July 15, 2024.
A visitation for family and friends will be held Friday, July 19, 2024, from 4:00-6:00 PM at the Meyer Funeral Home in Olney, Illinois with a Memorial Service for Helen to follow at 6:00 PM.

Helen "Ruth" Ridgley was born on March 3, 1958, in Olney, Illinois, the daughter of Donald and Goldie (Fulk) Ridgley. Coming from a large family, Ruth knew no stranger, she loved life, her family, her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her favorite advice to her kids was "Do as I say, and not as I do".  As a kid, she enjoyed roller skating and then taught her children to skate.  As she got older, she would go to garage sales to look for a bargain.  She had several hobbies in her lifetime, but what she enjoyed most was being a private sitter and caretaker for those that needed help, as she loved to serve. When she had the time, she could be found sitting on her front porch smoking cigarettes and sipping coffee.

Ruth is survived by her Daughter: Jessica Buckels-Gertsch of Olney, Illinois
Son: Colt Buckles of Effingham, Illinois
Son: Cole (Sara) Buckels of Olney, Illinois
Grandchildren: Quortney (Cory) Newell, Lyndsey Akes, Landen Gertsch, Ally Buckels, Sterling Buckles, Lily Buckels, Meika Buckels,  Rhett Buckels, Kloe Elder and Dalton Buckels
Great-Grandchildren: Aviana, Azalea, Covington, Knightley and Sovie
Siblings: Donnie Ridgley of Olney, Illinois, Frank and Peggy Totten of Noble, Illinois, Bob and Karen Totten of Noble, Illinois, Kathy Ridgley of South Point, Ohio and Betty Richards of Olney, Illinois

Ruth is preceded in death by her parents, siblings Marlene Aldridge, Terry Totten, Jerry Totten, Pat Ridgley, Mary Ridgley, Robyn Ridgley, and brother-in-law Clarence Richards.