Macie Nichols Riden

November 4, 1924 - July 24, 2013
Macie Nichols Riden

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Macie Nichols Riden, 88, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2013. Born November 4, 1924, in Dodson Patrick County, she is the daughter of the late Thurman Wilton Nichols and Victoria Boothe Nichols Bowling. She has been a Peninsula resident since 1963.

Macie devoted her life to her late husband, Lt. Harold Riden , children and great-grandchildren. She loved spending time with her family, friends, gardening, bowling, playing yahtzee and rook.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Lt. Harold William Riden; three sisters, Irene Nichols Price, Thelma Nichols Saunders, and Hatha Jane Nichols Ritch; two brothers, Chris and Wilton S. Nichols.

Left to cherish her memory are her daughters; Wilma (Butch) Moore and Carol (Jay) Shiles; brother, Bud D. (Bo) Nichols; sisters, Glendola (Richard) Midkiff, Bessie (Eugene) Peters, Della Mae (Brenton) Price, Etta (Lawrence) Snead and Edna Handy; grandchildren, Timothy Shiles, Scott Moore, Eric (Megan) Shiles, and Keri (Erik) Richardson; great-grandchildren, Brianna and Ian Richardson.

The family would like to express their gratitude to Dominion Village of Williamsburg and Heartland Hospice Care for their love and support.

In Lieu of flowers, the family request that memorial donations be made to the Alzheimerís Association, 213 McLaws Circle, Williamsburg, VA 23185 www.alz.org

A private graveside service will be held at a later date. Bucktrout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.


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  • July 27, 2013
    Jerry & Fern Crawford says:
    Carol and Wilma, Our hearts and love goes out to you and your families.

  • July 26, 2013
    Katie and Dennis Cahn says:
    Carol, We are so sorry for your loss. You were so wnderful to always go and check kn her and do what you could. Thankfully, she can now be at oeace. We are thinking of you. Much love, Katie and Dennis Cahn

  • September 14, 2013
    Dani says:
    Dear Riden family, Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your dear loved one. It seems no greater sadness is felt than when someone so dear to us is loss. May you find comfort in your memories and draw strength from a promise God has provided which gives the hope of someday being reunited with your beloved Macie (John 5:28,29). This promised future is one that will be filled with great joy because it will include perfect health and everlasting life on a paradise earth where "the former things have passed away" (Rev. 21:4, Psalms 37:29). May you during this most difficult time find some comfort in knowing that God does care and He does hear our cries. Please accept my most sincere condolences.

  • July 26, 2013
    linda chesser says:
    Mrs Riden will be greatly missed by all. I will always remember her delicious pies at Thanksgiving and Christmas.

  • July 26, 2013
    Thel Game says:
    My heart is with you. Ilost my mother similar conditions.