Shirley Susan Ridings Hall

Shirley Susan Ridings Hall, was born August 26, 1934, passed away Saturday, October 23, 2021. Shirley was preceded in death by the love of her life for over 61 years, Ralph Goddard Hall; parents, James and Mary Sue Ridings and brother, Keith Ridings.

Shirley was a member of Baker’s Creek Presbyterian Church. Shirley proudly belonged and served many organizations which include: Board member for Fort Loudon Electric Cooperative, Loudon County United Way Board, GFWC Ossoli Circle, and National Parlimentarian Association. Shirley’s love of history and genealogy led her to become a member of the following: National President of the Daughters of Colonial Wars, National Society Magna Charta Dames, Daughers of 1812, Colonial Dames of the 17th Century, Daughters of American Colonists, founding member of Coytee Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution, member of Mary Blount DAR, and First Families of Tennessee.

She is survived by her children, Bill (Sue) Hall, Lynda (David) Whitaker, Jim (Emily) Hall; grandchildren, Justin (Carrie) Hall, Jennifer (Greg) Newman, Tom (Dawn) Hall, Andrew (Ariel) Hall, Austin Hall (Geena Ausburn), Amber Hall; great-grandchildren, Caroline and Ian Hall, Fisher, Tripp, and Graeme Newman, Ava and Charolette Hall, and Gabriel Hall; siblings, Anne Patrick, Marion Griffitts, Lynda (Roy) O’Bryan, Jim (Sandra) Ridings, and Philip Ridings; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.

Friends may pay their respects by signing the register on Saturday from 9:00 AM-3:00 PM at McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home. Family and friends will meet at 2:00 PM Sunday for the graveside service at Bakers Creek Cemetery with Rev. Roy Scarbrough officiating.

Due to Shirley’s love of historical preservation family members request in lieu of flowers, donations be made to: Greenback Heritage Museum (Memorial Fund/Shirley Hall) P.O. Box 165, Greenback, TN 37742.