She was a faithful member of Pilgrim Rest AME Church until she relocated to Camden, AR, in 1991. She was employed at Walmart as a department manager until her failing health. Everyone who knew "Mrs. Louise", knew she was very outspoken, whatever came up would come out. She believed in being truthful because she had a big heart. She shared whatever she had with those she loved.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John Spencer; one daughter, Doris Lee Dobbins; three brothers, Jerry, Keith, and Rodney Ridgell; a loving aunt and uncle, Bessie Harden and Willie A. Vincent.
She is survived by her four daughters, Sharry (Richard) Green, Jacqueline Junior, and Yolanda (Chris) Simpson, all of Monticello, AR, and Tavonica Dobbins of Camden, AR; three sons, Charlie Dobbins, Jr. and Ronnie (Bonnie) Junior, both of Monticello, AR, and Randy Junior of Camden, AR; two sisters, Larhetha Block, and Ruthie Block, both of California; four brothers, Donnie Green of California, Karon Ridgell, Lemmeul Ridgell of Monticello and Melvin Ridgell of Little Rock; 17 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren, two great great grandchildren and 7 stepchildren; a special neice, Sheelia Harris of California; two wonderful people that were more than friends, Lucille Goudy of Monticello and Claudette Colbert of Minnesota; and a host of relatives and friends.
Funeral Service will be 1:00 pm, Saturday, December 20 at Stephenson Dearman Chapel with burial to follow at Campground Cemetery. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(11)
Rev & Mrs Bruce Porchia
Stephens, AR Thursday, December 18, 2014 Our thoughts and prayers at with you at this difficult time. Look to God.Barbara Benton
Warren, AR Thursday, December 18, 2014 I was sorry to hear about the passing of Mrs. Louise. May God bless you all during this difficult time. She was a sweet lady.Barbara Benton
Sandy West
Hamburg, AR Wednesday, December 17, 2014 YalondaYou and your family are in our prayers. Our hearts go out to you during this time.
Sara, Rita and Sandy
Shelia Harris
Palmdale, CA Wednesday, December 17, 2014 My Heart is Heavy as tears have been flowing, It's hard to say Good Bye to Love ones! But I must say I'm Bless for the years that God allowed My Auntie to be here with us all, Thankful I am for my cousins Sherrylynn, Jackie, Charlie(dirt) Ronnie, Randy Lan(Yolanda) Cil(Tavonica)for sharing their mother with me and others. Truly will I miss My Auntie,her voice the phone calls, the laughter & recipes, and guidance. But I can't be selfish and say or ask Auntie could you stay with us a little longer, knowing that God needed his Angel and she would be in a better place without pain but rejoicing up above Called Heaven where she lives an eternal life of Joy, Peace and Happiness seeing our Loved ones that have gone on.
>>Songs of dedication: * I won't Complain -I had some good days and some hills to climb I had some weary days and some sleepness night but when i look around and think things over all of my Good days out weigh My bad days My Auntie won't complain.
* My Soul is Anchored By Douglas Miller--If the storms dont' cease and If the winds keeps on blowing in my life my Auntie soul has been Anchored in the LORD!
* Going up Yonder song by: Tramaine Hawkins sings - If anyone wants to know where I going I'm going up yonder.. R I P My Auntie Love You and Missing you So But we shall meet again up above.. I Love My Family and will keep us all in prayer for comforting during this time.
Marilyn Matthews
Sherwood, AR Wednesday, December 17, 2014 Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time of sadness. Marilyn, Ray, Mary, Larry (Sammie), George (Amanda) Matthews and all the Matthews children.Liz (Ann) Strain
Los Angeles, CA Tuesday, December 16, 2014 Dearest Louise,You have finished your course here. You no longer have to deal with the pain and suffering of this world.
During our last conversation a little over two weeks ago, you told me that you had been having a lot of conversations with the Lord, and because of His loving mercy, I believe that He welcomed you right into His arms and you truly are in a "better place".
Girl, I'm going to miss our long talks, the laughter and our sharing. Who will I turn to when I need advice, information or just plain...good conversation?
Nevertheless cousin, I pray that I will see you in heaven where we will rejoice for eternity. Tell the family I said hello.
Love you much "Mary Louise" and I miss you already.
Ann
Diane Lewis Avery
Monticello, AR Monday, December 15, 2014 Charile (dirt),Sherry, Randy, Ronnie Jr., I remembering growing up on vinegar hill and being at Louise house. My parents and Lou was family and my father birthday and Lou was in March. They had their parties together, Lou will be missed, the last time I spoke with her, she asked me to pump her gas because she hate pumping gas and Randy always pumped her gas. We laughed and talked about old times and grandkids, I was so happy to pump her gas. God has called a sweet angel home. I am praying that God be with the family and give them strength.WELTON LEWIS
Flint, MI Monday, December 15, 2014 WITH MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY. YOUR COUSIN WELTON AND CAROLYN. LEWISJacolby Purifoy
Camden, AR Monday, December 15, 2014 Sorry for your lossAudrey Purifoy
Camden, AR Monday, December 15, 2014 So so sorry for your lost....Praying God will give u strength at this time of need...Know that he can and he will...Much Luv,Audrey
Gary and Bridgette
Monticello, AR Monday, December 15, 2014 OUR HEATS WAS SADDEN WHEN WE HEARD OF YOUR LOSS. OUR PLAYERS ARE THAT GOD WRAPS HIS LOVING ARMS AROUND YOU AND YOURS!!