Nansemond County Virginia USGenWeb Archives Obituaries.....Riddick, Mary A. Riddick, 1871 

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MARY ANN RIDDICK RIDDICK 

  "DEATH LOVES A SHINING MARK." 

  In our obituary column this week, we announce with sincere regret, the death 
of one of the most estimable women in Suffolk, a personal friend, a faithful 
member of our charge, and a pillar in the Christian Church.  Mrs. Mary Ann 
Riddick, the amiable consort of Capt. Willis S. Riddick, breathed her last, 
after an illness of only one week, on the morning of the 21st inst. 

  Our acquaintance with the departed one oommenced when she was a cheerful, 
light hearted girl, of fourteen years.  She was converted under our ministry 
at the age of sixteen years, was by us received into the Church, buried with 
Christ in baptism and admitted to the Sacramental table, and we have sustained 
the relation of pastor to her for twenty-five years. And with confidence we 
can say, that we have never known one possessing a sweeter temper, one more 
amiable in disposition, more gentle in spirit, more forbearing, more forgiving 
and devoutly pious - a dutiful child, an affectionate wife, an indulgent 
mother, and a true friend.  Of the poor and needy, she was always mindful. 

  A larger number of persons were present at her funeral, than we have ever 
seen together on any similar occasion in Suffolk.  All classes assembled to 
show their esteem and love for her. 

  Our sister will be greatly missed in her church, in her family and in the 
community.  She was the eldest daughter of our friend and Brother, Jethro 
Riddick, at Cypresrs Chapel. 

  We would extend the hand of sympathy, and mingle our tears of sorrow, with 
those of her husband and children, her venerable parents, brothers and 
sisters, and her numerous friends. 

  When the good die, how great is the loss which the world sustains!  How 
great the loss which a community sustains!  How great the loss to the Church! 
One after another, of our little flock in Suffolk, is being transferred from 
the church on earth to the church in heaven.  How solemn is the admonition 
which it brings to the living to be ready when the Master shall call to appear 
before Him, spotless and pure! 

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                    DIED, 

  In Suffolk, on the morning of the 21st inst., Mrs. Mary Ann Riddick, wife of 
Willis S. Riddick, aged 40 years. 

  The departed one gave her heart to the Saviour in early life, and remained 
until death, a.faithful disciple of the Lord.  She had been a member of the 
Christian Church in Suffolk, from its organization, and when death came, it 
found her prepared and ready to depart and be with Christ.  An affectionate 
husband, and an interesting family of children are left to feel the great loss 
which they have sustained. 


Mary Ann (RIDDICK; Mrs. Willis Smith) RIDDICK, 
b. 17 Apr 1831, Gates Co., NC, d. 21 Apr 1871, Suffolk, 
interred in Cedar Hill Cemetery (Block C, Lot 33*), Suffolk, 
"Christian Sun" (Suffolk, VA), Vol. XXIV, No. 13, Fri., Apr. 28, 1871, 
   p. 2; file at: 
   https://newspapers.digitalnc.org/lccn/sn93062839/1871-04-28/ed-1/seq-2/ 
   p. 3; file at: 
   https://newspapers.digitalnc.org/lccn/sn93062839/1871-04-28/ed-1/seq-3/ 

*Additional information: 

Cedar Hill list, an extension of the Southampton County Historical Society 
   {SCHS} Cemetery Project: 
   http://files.usgwarchives.net/va/nansemond/cemeteries/cedar_p.txt 

Photos of her monument & lot - added by Jake Dog - are posted with 
   Find a Grave Memorial #27008023. 

Nansemond Co. D.Reg. Cypress Dist. #25 gives d. of pneumonia. 

Her parents, Capt. Jethro & Elizabeth Ballentine (VAUGHAN) RIDDICK, 
   are buried in the Mills RIDDICK family cemetery on White Marsh Rd. 
   Nansemond Co. Miscellaneous Cemeteris, Vol. 1 (NV-I-51), 
   another extension of the SCHS Cemetery Project: 
   http://files.usgwarchives.net/va/nansemond/cemeteries/nanvol1.txt 

Her husband's obit ("Christian Sun," Dec. 17, 1875, p. 3) is posted at: 
   http://files.usgwarchives.net/va/nansemond/obits/r320w5ob.txt 

Her father's obit ("Christian Sun," Jan. 23, 1874, p. 3) is posted at: 
   http://files.usgwarchives.net/va/nansemond/obits/r320j13o.txt 

Her mother's obit ("Christian Sun," Sep. 24, 1880, p. 3) is posted at: 
   http://files.usgwarchives.net/va/nansemond/obits/r320e8ob.txt 


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