OPELOUSAS - Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at Shekinah Glory Praise and Worship Tabernacle in Opelousas, LA for Ms. Ethel F. Rideaux, affectionately known as “Mott”, 56, who entered eternal rest on Friday, October 22, 2021 at her residence in Opelousas, LA. Interment will be in Garden of Memory Cemetery in Opelousas, LA.

Prophetess Dana Smith of Shekinah Glory Praise and Worship Tabernacle will be officiating the funeral service.

Ms. Rideaux's memories are being cherished by: one son, Damian Freeman of Opelousas, LA; three daughters, Miranda Freeman, Marissa Rideaux and Tiffany Frazier (Charles), all of Opelousas, LA; a special daughter-in-law, Kylee Wilson of Opelousas, LA; an uncle, Lorenzo Freeman; three brothers, Gervius Freeman of Plaisance, LA, Ervin Freeman of New Orleans, LA and Michael (Florida) Freeman of Opelousas, LA; thirteen grandchildren, Kierra, Travian, Precious, Dai’Kaymian, DiKembe’, DaKyrian, Brooklyn, Nevaeh, Kaydence, Isabella, Amory, Charles, Jr. and Elijah; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

She is preceded in death by: her parents, Harry Freeman, Sr. and Elta Thomas Freeman; one son, Allen Rideaux, Jr.; four brothers, David Freeman, Sr., Henry Freeman, Sr., Harry Freeman, Jr. and Bertrand Freeman, Sr.; and four sisters, Linda Diggles, Joyce Freeman, Ella Freeman and Gertie Freeman.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 6, 2021 from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at Ford and Joseph Funeral Home in Opelousas, LA.

** Please be advised we will adhere to the safety measures and precautions provided by the state of Louisiana due to COVID-19. Masks are required for those who will be in attendance. **

Words of condolences may be expressed at fordandjosephfh.com

Ford and Joseph Funeral Home, 907 N. Market St., Opelousas, LA, (337) 942-6750, is in charge of arrangements.