October 26, 2011. She was born June 7, 1929 in Fairdealing, Mo. Dorothy was a homemaker, enjoyed being with family and friends, and listening to gospel music. She attended the Assembly of God Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Minnie Ridlen. Surviving are two daughters, Frances Mattison of Poplar Bluff, Mo., Evelyn Newberry of Jackson, Tn.; and one brother, Wayne Ridlen of Marriette, Ga. Also surviving are three grandchildren, Jennifer Adamson, Trevor Mattison both of Poplar Bluff, Mo., and Erin Newberry of Jackson, Tn.; two great-grandchildren, Race Adamson and Jacey Adamson, both of Poplar Bluff, Mo.