Joan Whitlow

Mrs. Joan Ridge Whitlow, 78, of Beckner Road, Lexington, died Saturday, November 7, 2009 at her home after an extended illness. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 PM Wednesday at Floral Garden Memorial Park in High Point, with the Rev. Ardis D. Payne officiating. Mrs. Whitlow was born March 12, 1931 in Randolph County to Fred Ridge and Faye Payne Ridge. She retired from Adams-Millis and was a ham radio operator. She was also a member of the High Rock Lake River Rats Association. Her husband, Roger D. Whitlow, preceded her in death on March 8, 2007; as well as her brother, Robert Ridge. She is survived by her nephews, Fred Ridge of Browns Summit, and James Ridge of California, a niece, Lisa Skinner of Michigan; and her special family, Greg and Ruth Brown. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 PM Tuesday at Davidson Funeral Home, 301 N. Main Street, Lexington.