Paula J. Ridener Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Paula Jill Ridener, age 60, went home to be with the Lord unexpectedly on March, 6, 2018. Paula was born to Audrey Niswender, in Monroe, MI. Paula married the love of her life Michael Darren Ridener on August 2, 1980. According to guests it was the best wedding ever! Michael and Paula were best friends and loved each other deeply. From their marriage came 4 children, Dustin (Cara), Erin (Tom), Derek (Jason) and Maggie (David). They were the pride and joy of Paula's life. She would drop anything and everything if her children needed her. She was the most selfless mom ever and dedicated her life to her kids. She enjoyed spending time with her mother, Audrey. Paula was a hard worker. She went back to school and got her Bachelor's degree at the age of 56. She held numerous jobs over the years, bus driver, secretary and real estate agent. Paula finished her career working for Mason Consolidated Schools in December. Paula retired to spend more time with her cherished family. She was an amazing Nana to Sam, Easton, Patrick and Ellie. Paula was the glue that held people together. She will be greatly missed by her extended family, Paul (Amy) Ridener, Tracy (Matt) Smart; special nieces and nephews, Jorey, Will, Jaret Abby Taryn and Corbin and all of her friends. She was preceded in death by her mother-in-law, Cora Sweetmen and her stepfather, Norman Otto. Friends are invited to visit from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at the Ansberg-West Funeral Home, 3000 Sylvania Avenue where services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday.

Paula J. Ridener

June 26, 1957 - March 6, 2018