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Dianne Ridgeway

Passed 03/09/2022

Obituary For Dianne Ridgeway

Mrs. Dianne Beckham Ridgeway was born on January 19, 1957 in Spartanburg County. She closed her eyes on Wednesday March 9, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Frank Beckham Sr. and Ovella Wood Beckham.

She was preceded in death by: her sister, Elaine Beckham; and brothers, Frank Beckham Jr., Larry Wood, and Louis E. Beckham.

At any early age she accepted Jesus as her Lord and Savior and joined Piney Grove Baptist Church.

She found her calling as a realtor in the bright lights of Hollywood California. There she flourished winning top honors in what was then a male dominated field.

Dianne β€œMame” contributed much to the happiness of her family and friends. She will always be remembered for her forward sense of style and the smiles she gave others by just entering a room.

Left to carry on her legacy is: daughter, Michelle Ridgeway; son, Antonio (Laura) Ridgeway of Atlanta, GA, *Kelly (Ulisa) Mitchel of Lancaster, TX; brothers, Timothy Beckham of Cowpens SC, Stephan Beckham of Atlanta, GA; grandchildren, DeVon R. Smith of Pacolet SC, Regina (GVon) Jones of Atlanta, GA, Ashanti Ridgeway of Las Vegas, NV, Lucy E. Pope of Atlanta, GA, *Cameron Mitchel of Lancaster, TX; great-grandchildren, Madelyn Jones and GVon Jones, Jr. of Atlanta, GA; sister-in-law, Linda Crews Wood of Columbus, OH; special sister circle, Joyce Ofori of Clifton, SC, Marie Jones of Columbus, OH, Embrella Neil, Deborah Rogers of Atlanta, GA, Brenda Sanders Thompson of York, NC; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends. Service will be held on Saturday, March 19, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at Piney Grove Baptist Church, 2085 Mayo Road, Cowpens, South Carolina. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Live stream will be available via Facebook on the TEEFERGUSONREPORT.


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Heartfelt condolences and prayers to the Beckham and Ridgeway families!! Michelle Boyd Dover-Spartanburg, SC

From the Board Room to the Ball Parks to the Thrift Stores we Enjoyed it all!!! Thank you for being my friend my cousin and most of all My Sister πŸ’• Debb

Our deepest condolences to The Ridgeway Family and Timothy. May you all have comfort in knowing God only picks the best flower from his garden. I pray that God will wrap his loving arms around each and every family member and friends. Rest in Peace Dianne. With Love The Dunlap Family

Forever remembered. May you have peace and find comfort in remembering the love and happiness Mama shared ❀️

May you Rest In Peace Diane Ridgeway. -Brandon Pope-

That my cousin we love you

Although I did not know Diane personally, I knew her cousin, Deborah. Deborah loved her cousin and I know she will miss her. I'm praying for her family. May God give them peace in the time of their bereavement. Jean McCoy

My deepest condolences to the Ridgeway family. My thoughts and prayers are always with you!!!!

Nicole

Sister Diane I'm going miss you so much life want b the without your smile

We offer prayers and condolences to the Ridgeway family. Death has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal.πŸ™πŸ½πŸ™πŸ½πŸ™πŸ½

We offer prayers and condolences to the Ridgeway family. Death has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal.πŸ™πŸ½πŸ™πŸ½πŸ™πŸ½

My Condolences to our Family. She was a Matriarch. When Diane stepped in a room it shines. Cousin, you are missed dearly. Too her Children and Grandchildren. We love you.

Diane death hit hard. My Prayers & Condolences To All The Family.

Linda Askari

The Sims Family

My deepest condolences to the Ridgeway family. Diane was like a family member to us. She will truly be missed.

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

J.W. Woodward Funeral Home | Spartanburg, SC

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