INDIANAPOLIS – Phyllis Ruth (Hardman) Ridge, 85, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at her residence. She was born August 2, 1939, in Leipsic, to Forest and Gayle (Stephenson) Hardman. She married James “Jim” Ridge on July 7, 1972, and he preceded her in death October 4, 1979.
Phyllis was a 1957 graduate of Orleans High School and retired from General Electric. She attended Athey Creek Christian Fellowship. Phyllis enjoyed playing games, especially bingo, and watching Gameshow Network. She was a great cook, loved music, and was a Colt’s fan.
Survivors include her children, Sherry Lynn Chastain Neeley of Mitchell, Terry Ann (David) Chastain Whitinger of Indianapolis, and Bryan Lee Ridge of Williams; grandchildren, Jason Bennett, Kyle Bennett, Ethan Ridge, Hadley Soloman, Colton Ridge, Chloe Anderson, and Chance Rayhill; several great-grandchildren; and brother, Marvin (Lanora) Hardman of Orleans.
Her parents; husband; son, Michael Dean Chastain; and brother, Jerry Hardman preceded her in death.
Funeral service will be at 1:00 p.m. Monday, September 9, in the Memorial Chapel of Chastain Funeral Home & Cremation Center with Brother Jerry Eads officiating. Burial will follow at Beech Grove Cemetery.
Friends may visit from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service, Monday, at the funeral home.
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