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Retha Kiddy

July 17, 1929 — January 29, 2021


RETHA KIDDY

was born in Selmer, Tennessee on July 17, 1929 the daughter of the late Elbert Martin and Frances Parrott Killingsworth.

In April of 1948 she was united in marriage to Lenard Kiddy, who preceded his wife in death on February 23, 2005.

Retha was a devout Christian woman and member of Meek's Grove Freewill Baptist Church in Stantonville, Tennessee. She was a true homemaker, enjoying cooking, canning and working in a garden. Retha's greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren and family. She also loved dogs, singing, and watching television, especially HeeHaw, Lawrence Welk, and the gospel singing channel in Adamsville.

Retha departed this life on Friday, January 29, 2021 in Savannah, Tennessee at the age of 91 years, 6 months and 12 days.

She is survived by her son, Jerry Kiddy and his wife Debbie of Adamsville, Tennessee; granddaughter, Brandie Ford and her husband Rocky; and great grandchildren, C. J. Hardy and Halle Ford.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Ruthie Eaker and Bertha Moffett.

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Service Schedule

Past Services

Visitation

Monday, February 1, 2021

10:00 - 11:00 am (Eastern time)

Shackelford Funeral Directors

450 Church Street, Savannah, TN 38372

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Service

Monday, February 1, 2021

Starts at 11:00 am (Eastern time)

Shackelford Funeral Directors

450 Church Street, Savannah, TN 38372

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Cemetery

Clear Creek Cemetery of Selmer, TN

1720 Lawton Road, Selmer, TN 38375

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