Angie “Maw Maw” Ridgaway, 67, of Orange, Texas, passed away on September 8, 2019, at her home.

A gathering of family and friends will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with friends and family invited to share memories at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, September 12, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Born in Indianapolis, Indiana, on January 7, 1952, she was the daughter of Joe Edwin Thomas and Vivian Kathleen (Shaw) Thomas. Angie enjoyed fishing and loved animals, especially her little puppy, Rico. She was a take charge kind of woman and liked to make sure things got done. Angie loved her family dearly and will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Vivian Thomas; and her son, Baby Bryan.

She is survived by her loving husband of 26 years, L.A. Ridgaway; children, Russell Dodge and wife Deanna, of Franklin, IN, Angel Bridwell, of Orange, David Bridwell, of Rose City, Ralph Bridwell, of Orange, Billie Jo Petty, of Orange, Leslie Allen Ridgaway, Jr. and wife Christie, of Orange, and Michaela Culpepper, of Orange; grandchildren, Bryan, Erin, Rustie, Madison, Kylie, Ashley, Austin, Bianca, Nicole, Alex, Garyn, Alexis, and Tyler; great-grandchildren, Weston, Carsyn, Alexys, Bruk, Aden, Liem, and Vinny; and her siblings, Kathy Hansel, Candy Martin, Tammie Johnson, Jo Thomas, Jr., and Linda Rakes.