Margaret Janiece Ridenhour, 89, of Belle, passed away Saturday, Aug.12, 2023, at Gasconade Manor in Owensville.
She was born June 26, 1934, a daughter to the late Leslie and Tillie (Woemmel) Ridenhourin in Summerfield.
She had been employed as a beautician in Belle and also worked in the banking industry for many years in St. Louis, Belle, and the surrounding area.
Janiece was an avid quilter, and liked playing the piano when she was young. She was a big St. Louis Cardinal fan and loved NASCAR almost as much. Janiece enjoyed going out to eat at the local restaurants and visiting with friends. She will be missed tremendously by those that knew and loved her.
She was preceded in death by parents, Leslie and Tillie; sister, Janet Towell; and brother, John Ridenhour.
Janiece is survived by children, Linda Keeney, Marty Drewel and wife Debbie, Bill Henson, and Joey Ridenhour and wife Anita; multiple grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister, Joyce Medlock and husband Ronnie; sister-in-law, Melva Ridenhour; numerous nephews; and multiple great nieces and nephews; as well as other extended family members and friends.
In keeping with Janieces wishes, her body was cremated and no services are planned.
Memorial contributions may be made to Pilot Knob Church cemetery.
Arrangements are under the direction of Sassmann’s Chapel, Belle.
