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.