Norma “Helen” (Cooper) Riddle, age 87, Republic passed away Thursday, December 31st, 2020 at Republic Nursing and Health Care.
Helen was born April 21, 1933 in Barry County, MO to Everett and Martha Cooper. She was united in marriage to Rev. William “Bill” Riddle on December 24, 1950. Helen served along side her husband for many years, as he pastored several churches. She was a long time member of First Baptist Church of Republic. Helen’s greatest love was spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
Survivors include, Linda Beshears and husband David, Rex Riddle and wife Penny , and Paul Riddle and wife Kristy; grandchildren, Allison, Austin, Cheyenne, Luke, Jason, Jesse, and James; 13 great-grandchildren; one brother, Bob Cooper; and a host of family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Bill Riddle; her parents; one brother; and four sisters.
Graveside services were held Monday, January 4th, 2021 at Evergreen Cemetery, Republic , MO. Memorials may be made in Helen’s name to Evergreen Cemetery. Funeral services were entrusted to Greenlawn Funeral Home South.