Ella Ruth Riddle, age 80 of Pulaski, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2026 at her home.

Born January 28, 1946 in Pulaski, she was the daughter of the late James Henry Kemp & Ruth Bell Gordon Kemp. She was also preceded in death by her husband Harvey Albert Riddle; brothers James Kemp, Marvin Kemp, Archie Kemp, Roger Kemp; sisters Mildred Dunford, Ollie Mae Able and Hazel Hyatt.

She was a long-time member of the Pulaski Church of God.

Ella is survived by her

Daughters – Tonya Collins & husband, Sandy – Newport News, VA, Susan Riddle & JimBob Spencer– Pulaski, Angel McCormick & the late Chris McCormick - Bluffton, SC

Grandchildren – Gage Collins & wife, Katie, Zayne Albert Linkous, and Scott McCormick & wife, Auburn

Great Grandchildren – Bentley Collins, Colton Collins, Brielle Collins, Lilah McCormick

Brother- Robert Kemp-IL

Several nieces and nephews

Special Friend – Debbie Southern

Memorial services will be held 6:00 PM – Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at the Pulaski Church of God (Bobwhite Blvd.) with Pastor Donald Jones officiating. Ella will be laid to rest at Highland Memory Gardens in Dublin at a private family ceremony.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until service time Tuesday at the Church. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be sent to the Pulaski Church of God @ 1621 Bobwhite Blvd., Pulaski, VA 24301.

To sign Ella’s online guestbook, visit www.bowerfuneralhome.com - Bower Funeral Home & Crematory-Pulaski is handling the arrangements for the family.