Patricia Riddle

Patricia Riddle Obituary

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Age - 64

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September 11, 2023

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Joplin, MO

Patricia Riddle, age 64, of Joplin, Missouri passed away Friday September 8, 2023 following a sudden illness. She was born March 12, 1959 in Springfield, Missouri to Martin and Rose (Greenway) Potter. Patricia was a homemaker and enjoyed her family and friends. She married Steven Riddle and he preceded her in death. Patricia was also preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Peggy Hamilton. Patricia is survived by two sons, Adam Edwards and wife Summer, Webb City, Missouri, Joshua Edwards and wife Courtney, Joplin, Missouri; two daughters, Yolanda Usher and husband Adam, Charles City, Iowa, Evette Gaskins, Galena, Kansas; three brothers, Glen Potter and wife Cheryl, Aurora, Missouri, Victor Potter and wife Shelby, Joplin, Missouri, Robert Potter and wife Wanda, Webb City, Missouri; one sister, Amy Denayer, Humansville, Missouri; 15 grandchildren, one great grandchild, and numerous extended family and friends. Funeral services will be 10:00 am Tuesday September 19, 2023 at Mason-Woodard Mortuary. Graveside services will be 2:00 pm Tuesday September 19, 2023 at Spring River Cemetery, Verona, Missouri. Arrangements are under the direction of Mason-Woodard Mortuary & Crematory Joplin, Missouri.

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