Ethel F. Rideaux Obituary in Opelousas at Ford & Joseph Funeral Home

Obituary For Ethel F. Rideaux

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.

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WOG as we always greeted each other WOW I'm in aw no more phone calls our lil talks, laughs, chuckles, giggles and even at time years will be no more I'm missing you it's not good bye it's only I'll see you later you all who are going on before me and others can't crown 👑 our GOD until we get there, AMEN ❤️ U 💯 I'll see you later bye and bye when the morning come ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Such a beautiful soul always smiling with those beautiful eyes . You have gained your wings and will always be a guardian angel for your family

Elder Ethel THANK YOU is all the words I have to say right now...I've learned so much from you Forever Grateful I will be that our paths crossed....this is not a Goodbye but I'll see you later Get your Rest Well Done Thy Good and FAITHFUL SERVANT Love Prophetess Dayna and Shekinah Glory Praise and Worship Tabernacle

I will always love my aunt. She was our favorite person to hang out with in our younger years. Her love for my grandmother and the stories she loved to hear us tell about her will always be special to me. She loved her children so dearly. My prayers are with you all. Catherine Thomas

I will always remember the good times I had with you, your kind spirit and how much you love talking about the Lord Jesus Christ. The last time I went see you, You said, I was your favorite niece. I will forever love you auntie, Melissa

Rest in heaven Ethel my condolences to my neice and her sister and brother

Im going to cherish every moment I had with you. I will always love you mommy!❤️❤️ Ann

I'm going to missed you, I will always remember I was your favorite niece.

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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