Brenda Joyce Edwards Ridley Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Brenda Joyce Edwards Ridley of Springfield, Ohio, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Brenda Joyce Edwards left this world on April 26, 2025 at the age of 69, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Brenda Joyce Edwards Ridley to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Robert Edwards and Alice Edwards (Carwell); her grandmother Allie Braxton; her brother Robert Edwards, Jr.; her grandson Brandon Smith; and her godmother Alice Applin.
She is survived by: her husband Rev. Ronald Ridley; her children, David Wayne, Brandi Monique, Jessie Tyrone, James Lamar and JaFonta Maurice Edwards, Sr.; her grandchildren, Daysha, Jalaya, Alexis, Zevion, Zerian, Isaiah, Annaleah, Jhase, Amari, Imani, Allison, Elijah, Micah, Alayna, Jai'lianna, Semaj, James, Jr., Messiah, Serenity, Jaseah, Javonnie (Boss Baby) and JaFonta Edwards, Jr.; her great grandchildren, Ariya, Amara Thomas and Zy'Aire Edwards; her sisters, Mary Brown (Dwight), Anna Loyce Edwards and Gloria Jeanne Edwards; her close friends, Melody Castleberry-Perry, Latanya Guy, Sister Barbara Short, Denise Duncan, Kelly Ellis, Aja Curtis, Cynthia Duncan and LaShon Weaver; and her daughters-in-law, Brittany Darby, Demetria Sharp, Shantell Jewett and Shaunte Edwards. She is also survived by nieces and nephews.
