Lois Opal (Summers) Ridge, 85, of Crawfordsville passed away Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024, at Wellbrooke of Crawfordsville.
She was born March 25, 1939, at Hillsboro, to the late Raymond and Jesse (Regan) Summers.
Lois graduated from Hillsboro High School. She went on to dental school in Houston Texas. After returning home, Lois worked for Dr. Neeley in Veedersburg for a number of years.
She married Paul Edward Ridge on Jan. 21, 1966. The two of them settled in their one and only home at that time. Her hobbies included gardening, crocheting, and tending to her fitness. Lois was also an active member of the Alamo Christian Church.
Caring for her husband was of the utmost importance to her. She spoke often of how happy it made her to be able to do that for him. She also enjoyed spending time with her family and truly loved her 20 nieces and nephews.
Lois is survived by her husband of 58 years; sister-in-law, Dorothy Summers; and Gary and Tammy Murphy to whom she was like a mother.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her siblings, Iris Davidson, Robert Summers, Ramona Main, Joseph Summers, Melvin Summers, Rex Summers.
Lois was loved and adored by so many. We will all surely miss her.
Visitation will be held at Sanders Funeral Care, 202 Bratton Road, Waynetown, on Saturday, Oct. 19 from noon until the time of memorial service at 1 p.m., with Pastor Kevin Howey officiating. There will be a potluck to follow at the Alamo Firehouse.
Share memories and condolences online at www.SandersFuneralCare.com.
