Lee Ellen Ridinger walked through the gates of heaven on June 13, 2015. She was born March 24, 1937 in Isabella, MO to Lewis and Janey Duggan. She married Calvin Virgil Ridinger and to that union they have three children: Judy Ridinger of the home, Joyce (Randy) Knight of Republic, MO, and Charles (Dana) Ridinger of Fair Grove, MO. She is also survived by three brothers : Robert (Bob), Floyd, and Rayford Duggan, and one sister Delia Lind, two grandchildren; Eric (Jennifer) Ridinger of Willard, MO and Brandon Knight of Republic, MO. as well as 3-great-grandchildreen: Connor, Aiden, and Charli Ridinger of Willard, MO. and several nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband Calvin, her parents: Lewis and Janey Duggan, brothers; Raymond and Jay Duggan, and sister; Vadie White. Lee worked many years at St. John’s Laundry, where she retired. She loved her family and was always so excited to have visits from her great-grandchildren. The family would like to give a special thank you to the staff of the Springfield Rehab Center for the care shown to our loved one. Funeral services will be Wednesday, June 17, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. in Greenlawn Funeral Home North, with Pastor Dan Masters officiating. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Visitation will one hour prior to services, from 2 to 3 p.m. in the funeral home.