Grace Darby Riedel Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Grace Darby Riedel of Florence, Alabama, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on May 9, 2026 at the age of 80. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her husband John Louis Riedel; her parents, Billie-Jo Darby and Harold Darby; her in-laws, Irene and Louis Riedel; her sister Barbara Darby Ashcraft; and her great grandchild Virginia Ruth Hellmann.
She is survived by: her sons, John Blair Riedel (Julie) and Harold Parrish Riedel (Susan); her grandchildren, Hudson Riedel (Anna), Virginia Riedel Hellmann (Jack), Julia Riedel and Ella Grace Riedel; and her great grandchild Mary Charles Hellmann.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, May 13th 2026 from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM at the Williams Funeral Home (1950 Helton Drive, Florence, AL 35630).
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Russel Hill Cancer Foundation: https://russelhill.org.
