Ileada Rose Ribble

Ileada Rose Ribble, 76, of Roanoke, an individual of unwavering faith, went to be with her Lord on Monday, April 20, 2016. She was born in New River, VA, the daughter of the late Raymond and Frances Farmer Mathena, and as a military wife lived in Germany, Panama and many different states before returning to the area following her husbands retirement. She enjoyed reading the Bible, writing, history, and was very active in local politics. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Doug Mathena. She is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, Louis Ribble, Jr.; two sons, Tim Ribble and wife Jeanie; Lou Ribble and wife Beth; a daughter, Dixie Williams and husband Paul; eight grandchildren; two brothers, Lee Mathena and wife Shirley; Mike Mathena and wife Becky, and a sister-in-law, Lorell Mathena. Funeral services will be held at 11 AM, Saturday, April 23, 2016 at the Chapel of John M. Oakey & Son, Salem. The Rev. Chris Kingery will officiate. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service beginning at 10 AM at the funeral home. An online guest book is available for family and friends by visiting www.johnmoakey.com.First Visitation

Saturday, April 23rd, 2016 10:00am - 11:00am,

John M. Oakey & Son Chapel

305 Roanoke Boulevard Salem, Virginia 24153

Service Information

Saturday, April 23rd, 2016 11:00am,

John M. Oakey & Son Chapel

305 Roanoke Boulevard Salem, Virginia 24153

Interment Location

Sherwood Memorial Park

1250 East Main Street Salem, Virginia 24153