Sherrilyn Ridley

Sherrilyn Marlene Ridley, age 64, passed away at her residence in Plainsboro, New Jersey on Tuesday, March 13, 2018. She was born on November 8, 1953, to French and Ruth Ridley at St. Peter’s Hospital in Elizabeth, New Jersey. The eldest daughter of two was raised in South Bound Brook, New Jersey among several other Ridley family members on the same street. While growing up, she attended school within the South Bound Brook/Bound Brook school district and resided in Somerset and Middlesex counties throughout her adulthood. Sherrilyn worked various jobs until learning she had Lupus and could no longer work. But her greatest accomplishment occurred when she became the proud Mother to her only child and Daughter, Tameka Ridley through her union with Rob McCoy. Sherrilyn was known to many for her outgoing personality, contagious laughter, no-nonsense spirit, her lively language, her love for news, and cooking a variety of dishes such as shrimp gumbo, fried chicken and turkey wings. Sherrilyn is survived by her parents, French and Ruth Ridley, Sister, Robin Stewart; Daughter, Tameka Ridley; Granddaughter, Makaia Sterrette, Nephew, Michael Stewart; Niece, Mandi Stewart; Great nephew, Elijah Stewart and Great niece, Zariah Stewart, along with a host of aunts, uncles and cousins. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Grieve Not For Me I cannot let you grieve for me, For those who love must let us go. In comfort, please believe I’m free, From all the pain life can bestow, As I begin my world anew, Consider not what used to be, I’m sending happy smiles to you While I enjoy eternity. Bless the home from which I came, Yet brush each lonely hour away, With fond remembrance of my name, And a sunshine for a newer day. Look to the wind to find me there, Beside the hardest thing you do. I’ve left my love within this prayer I’m always watching over you. –Author unknown The Fallen Limb A limb has fallen from the family tree. I keep hearing a voice that says, "Grieve not for me. Remember the best times, the laughter, the song. The good life I lived while I was strong. Continue my heritage, I'm counting on you. Keep smiling and surely the sun will shine through. My mind is at ease, my soul is at rest. Remembering all, how I truly was blessed. Continue traditions, no matter how small. Go on with your life, don't worry about falls I miss you all dearly, so keep up your chin. Until the day comes we're together again. Author Unknown .