Brenda Lea Ridley

Brenda Taylor Ridley, age 74, of Cleveland, Georgia went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 30, 2025.

Mrs. Ridley was born on January 18, 1951 in Clarkesville, Georgia at the Charm House, to the late Marvin C. Taylor and Blondine Leckie Taylor. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by first husband, James Noah Chitwood; sister, Margie Thomas. Brenda had retired from Fieldale Farms after 39 years of dedicated service. She was of the Christian faith and found comfort and joy in spending time reading her Bible. Her faith shaped her daily life and guided the way she cared for others. Family was always at the center of Brenda’s heart. She cherished her 20 years of marriage to her beloved husband, Ricky, and the two enjoyed countless hours together, especially while bird-watching, one of their favorite shared pastimes. Time spent with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren was her greatest joy, and she held each of them close to her heart. Brenda also enjoyed simple pleasures that brought her comfort and happiness. She loved working word puzzles and took pride in her collections of Barbies and roosters, each piece reflecting her warmth and unique personality. Her legacy lives on in the many lives she touched, and she will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

Survivors include her loving husband, Ricky Ridley, of Cleveland; son and daughter-in-law, Tim and Arlene Chitwood, of Clarkesville; daughters and sons-in-law, Kim and Tracy Smith, of Cornelia; Misty and Kevin Mull, of Clarkesville; step-daughter and son-in-law, Teresa and Jerry Tullis, of Mt. Airy; sisters, Carolyn Shirley, of Cornelia; Mary Lynn Taylor, of Cornelia; Linda Luke, of Cornelia; brother and sister-in-law, Edwin and Peggy Taylor, of Winder; eight grandchildren, and eighteen great-grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, December 4, 2025 at the Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel with Rev. Mickey Umbehant officiating. Interment will follow in the Yonah Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 3, 2025 and from 1:00 p.m. to 1:45 p.m., Thursday, December 4, 2025 at the funeral home prior to the service.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, North Chapel at 245 Central Avenue, Demorest, Georgia 30535.