In Memory of

Winona

R.

Ridaught

Obituary for Winona R. Ridaught

Winona Louise Rountree-Ridaught , 99 years old, moved on to Heaven of natural causes on Wednesday January 6, 2021, with her family by her side, in her home in Florahome, Fl. She was born on August 11, 1921 in Johnson FL . She spent her adult life raising her 7 children with her late husband Harold L. Ridaught in Keystone Heights FL. She is preceded in death by her father Howard Asa Rountree of Johnson FL, her mother Naomi Mary Perry of Melrose FL, her siblings-Susie Elizabeth Raines of Jacksonville Fl, Alice Marie Goodson of Sneads Fl, Emra Thomas “Stump” Rountree of Athens TN, George Crosley Rountree of Johnson Fl, Howard Alvin Rountree of Athens TN and her oldest grand-daughter Tonda Jo Dotson-Sparks of Keystone Heights FL. She is survived by her 7 children listed from oldest to youngest-Harold L Ridaught Jr. (Evelyn Ridaught) of Gulfport MS, Joann O’Grady (John Jack O’Grady-deceased) of Keystone Heights FL, Kathy Scates (Norbert Scates-deceased) of Keystone Heights FL, Sandy Roberts (Perman Roberts) of Gainesville FL, Viola Paul (Rodney Paul) of Keystone Heights FL, Leola Sipprell-Johnson (Barry Johnson-deceased) of Florahome FL, June Cassala (Frank Cassala-deceased) of Palm Coast FL, 17 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren, and 18 great-great grandchildren, multiple cousins, nieces and nephews. She was a homemaker while her late husband, Harold, retired as District Manager with approx. 40 years employment with Clay Electric in Palatka FL. She was an amazing cook. She loved gardening, sewing and attending church. She was baptized at the age of 7 and attended Woodlawn Baptist Church in Hawthorne FL. She taught Sunday school for many years and regularly volunteered for church affiliated events. She was known as the sweetest woman alive to everyone that knew her. The love and sweetness of Jesus radiated from her. Her legacy of faith, family and patriotism will forever live on through those she dearly loved. A viewing will be held on Friday January 15, 2021 from 4pm-6pm at Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home, at 307 S. Palm Avenue, Palatka Fl 32177. Funeral services will be held at Woodlawn Baptist Church at 818 CR-20A, Hawthorne, FL 32640 on Saturday January 16, 2021 at 11am. Officiated by Pastor L.D. Osteen and Pastor Charles Litzell. Graveside services will be held at Ochwilla Cemetery, at 286 ST Rd 21, Hawthorne FL 32640. Memories and condolences may be expressed to the family at Winona’s Book of Memories page at www.johnsonoverturffunerals.com . Arrangements are under the direction of Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home in Palatka.