Marlene Riddle Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Marlene Riddle of Pampa, Texas, who passed away on January 31, 2026 at the age of 88. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Marlene Riddle to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, G. E. Griggs and Betha Wicker Griggs; her son Steven Ray Thornton; and her brothers, Max Lynn Griggs, Calvin Griggs and David Griggs.

She is survived by: her children, Janet Thornton McNeely of Pampa and Brian Thornton of Wilburton, Oklahoma; her sister Barbara Griggs Slater (Wayne) of Pampa; her grandchildren, Brian Thornton Stover (Amanda), Mikel Hartley (Tammy), Steven Ray Thornton, Jr., Lora Cabrialez, Carl Thornton (Emma), Dr. Landon McNeely (Lainey) and Quinn McEben (Stephanie); Russ and Susan Alexander. She is also survived by 10 great grandchildren, numerous other family members and friends.

Memorial can be made to American Diabetes Associating or a favorite charity.