Donna Riddle
July 14, 1957 ~ May 16, 2010
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Donna Ruth Randolph Riddle, 52, of Asheville, died on Sunday, May 16, 2010.
A native of Chattanooga, TN, Donna was the daughter of Mary Grace and Bob Randolph.
Donna had a passion for trucks all of her life, and she had worked in the trucking industry for 32 years. She was known as the legendary "Grannymozes" to truckers around the world. For the past eight years, she was the owner of Grannymozes, Inc., a bulk dump truck company.
She loved seeing the world and telling her story along the way. She was a member of Large Care Mag, and also a member of Dispatch Me Home. She would attend truck shows around the world where she would hand out awards for Best Show Trucks.
Donna also had a passion for poetry, and loved writing poems and stories. Her words were like a soft spoken melody. She would read her poetry at local venues so that people would hear her angel-like words. She dedicated the last eight years to the love of her life, her grandson Kaleb, who brought her more joy than all of the above.
In addition to her parents, Donna is survived by her husband, Powell Eugene "Gene" Riddle; daughter, Morgan Kyndall Riddle, of Asheville; brothers, Michael and Richard Randolph, both of Cleveland, TN; grandmother, Beulah Rayburn, of Rossville, GA; and grandson, Kaleb Eugene Riddle.
2 Corinthians 5:6-9
There we are always confident, knowing that, whilst we are at home in the body, we are absent from the Lord: (For we walk by faith, not by sight:)We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation to the American Breast Cancer Foundation, 1220 B East Joppa Road, Suite 332, Baltimore, MD, 21286.
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We can’t begin to tell you how much your losing Donna means to us. At times like this words just aren’t enough to express what one is feeling. We wish we could be there for you. We pray that God will give you the peace and comfort that only He can give at a time like this. We love you very much.
Jerry and Marilyn
The Wise Woman’s Stone
A wise woman who was traveling in the mountains found a precious stone in a stream. The next day she met another traveler who was hungry, and the wise woman opened her bag to share her food. The hungry traveler saw the precious stone in the wise woman’s bag, admired it, and asked the wise woman to give it to him. The wise woman did so without hesitation.
The traveler left, rejoicing in his good fortune. He knew the jewel was worth enough to give him security for the rest of his life.
But a few days later he came back, searching for the wise woman. When he found her, he returned the stone and said, ‘I have been thinking. I know how valuable this stone is, but I give it back to you in the hope that you can give me something much more precious. If you can, give me what you have within you that enabled you to give me the stone.
Gene, Morgan, and Kaleb
I am so very sorry for your tremendous loss. I feel the little story above pretty much tells the story of Donna (GrannyMozes) Riddle. I knew her only a very short time, but in that short time she made such a wonderful impression on me that I felt I knew her my whole life. How wonderful it must have been for Ya’ll who were able to know her for her lifetime. I know God has given Donna that final Dispatch to come on home. I know that she will get some much deserved rest and peace of mind, and she will watch over and guide us all in our travels down lifes road. I Welcome our new ‘Guardian Angel’…Donna (GrannyMozes) Riddle.
Gone but not forgotton, God Bless you my Friend, I shall never forget you… Karen Don and Little Heidi Bartley…
My heart bleeds for you and your family, having finally met Donna last week, I was totally under her spell. She was always a joy to speak with, so full life and energy. She will be greatly missed. May God bless and keep you and yours in his loving hands.
Bob, Grace, Michael, Randy and other family members – I was so sad to hear of your loss. Know I am praying for hearts to be healed, rest for refreshing and for Father to hold you in His arms. Cherish memories of Donna and share her love of God with others. Be blessed, Cheli
Dear Gene, Morgan, and Kaleb,
I am so sorry to hear that Donna passed away. Donna was always invitational whenever I would come by the ‘marble’ house, not because I was your landlady but because she loved people. I was always amazed at her passion for driving big trucks because she was so petite. Donna was a sweet lady. Please accept my deepest condolences. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Joyce Dover Evans
Morgan I am really sorry to hear about your mom, she was such a nice and caring person. It is never easy losing someone you love, especially a parent. It is gonna be a long journey for you but in time your heart will start to heal. I am praying for you and your family now, forever and always. If you ever need anything at all just ask. I remember your mom from the teenage years in which me and you used to be good friends, and she was always so caring and did whatever she could to make you and your friends happy. I will never forget her happiness, smiles and care that she showed everybody that she knew. Take care of yourself Morgan and stay strong, your dad, son and family need you right now.
Bob, Grace And family, Words cannot say how sorry I am. Donna was one of a kind, so blessed to have known her…May God keep you in his loving arms. Love you very much,Pam and Paul Mcbryar
Gene and family,
So very sorry to read about your wife Donna. Please know that although we have not been in touch as a family we never stopped thinking of you and your family. Donna;s obituary was very complimentary. Again, my condolences to you and your family.
We can’t imagine the pain of losing a family member. Extending our deepest sympathies to the Riddle Family.
Donna was my friend. I loved talking to her about anything and everything. I will miss her! Can you imagine what the conversation between Donna and Jesus is like? Gene, Morgan & Kaleb… I’m so sorry. Praying for you all.
We Will Miss You Greatly..You Inspired Us All Granny..We Love You..
Gene, Morgan & Kaleb, We can never express the sorrow that we feel about Donna passing away. We are so sorry. Donna was a very special friend.Someone that would listen, no matter how long I wanted to talk.You are in our prayers now as you have always been.
Barbara & Richard
Gene and Family,
No words can express how sorry we are about your loss. From the first time we met our new neighbor, we knew how special she was. Donna was a wonderful neighbor… always looking out for my Mother and our other neighbors, Lamar and Clara and for that we will always be grateful. Most of all her love for Caleb was so special! What great memories he will always have of his Nanny. Donna loved everyone, God, family, friends, trucks and all our animals too. We are going to always miss her smile! GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU!
Gene and Family,
So sorry for your loss. Shocked to get this news about Donna. Please get in touch, 622-7373
Would love to talk to you. We feel so bad for you, she had such a short life but a good one.
Sammy and Maggie
Gene and Morgan
We are shocked and sad to hear of your loss. We always remember the sweet little Riddle family that started the little apartment across the driveway. We have such fond memories of spunky, little Donna. You have all our thoughts and prayers
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Gene, Morgan and Lil Caleb My heart is so broken for the loss you guys are suffering.. Donna will be missed by so many people near and far.. I wish I could say one thing to make the pain yall are suffering go away .. Just know she is better off standing with god watching over yall and the fact of no more pain..I love you guys dearly and you are in my Prayers….
You are all in my prayers. I know that she is with God. Don’t ever doubt the love she has for her family. Grandma Grace, Grandpa Bob, Uncle Mike, Morgan and Dad: I love you all so much and am always thinking of you.
Dear Gene and Morgan, So very sorry. I know this is such a very difficult time for you. Love Karen and Ted
Morgan We are very sorry to hear of the lose of your mother. Back in 07 we had the privilege of meeting her and at that moment we knew she was someone very special and dear. Though she has left us for a better place she will always be in our hearts.
Love,Rich,Amanda,&Bryauna Foster
Gene, Morgan, Kaleb, & family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. May you find peace and comfort that only comes from our heavenly father.
Hundreds of people associated with Experiencing God Through Missions Inc will remember ‘Granny.’ She drove the big truck from Asheville to Wyoming delivering the Granger and Agua Viva church supplies…and she witnessed at every truck stop.
Gene,
I am so sorry for the lose of Donna I no we all were not on good terms the last time we spoke but I do no I LOVED HER VERY MUCH! I just got done reading a letter she wrote me on may 25,2006 and I no she felt the same about me,tell morgan I am so sorry Donna loved her and kaleb so much she lived for them and the lord she helped me find GOD and for that I will never forget her.I also enjoyed working for her at IN JESUS NAME TRANSPORTATION,I looked forward to hearing her advice and bible verses she would quote daily we made each other smile,gene and morgan please no that I am truly sorry from the bottom of my heart.
Donna,(Granny) you were a pleasure to know in this life, a true person that worried about others being taken care of. Go rest yourself in a Heavenly place, your work here is done, and done well, your friends, Bull & Sophyne.
May memories comfort you…
Memories keep the one you loved
close to you in spirit and thought
and always in your heart,
today and forever.
She will live in the hearts of everyone that loved her…
our hearts go out to you all..
Donna was a wonderful lady. For years she was like a second mom to me.. I have LOTS of great memories of her.. she was always someone who would be there for me to help me if I ever needed anything. She was such a strong person and never put herself before others. She will always be in my heart. Gene, Morgan, and Kaleb.. I’m very sorry for your loss.. I have you in my thoughts and prayers.. the past couple of years have been hard for all of you. God Bless
I will always fondly remember our many conversations over coffee at her dining room table. Her door was always open. Many times when I thought everyone had given up on me I knew that she had not. I am thinking of her laughter and the way her eyes would sparkle when talking about Morgan and Kaleb. My heart goes out to your family. May peace fill your hearts during this difficult time.
It was an honor to serve with ‘Granny’ on the WY mission Church Build. An amazing woman that will be missed. Praying for the family.
To everyone that loved Donna so much we greatly appreciate all the kind words, thoughts, and prayers. As her parents and brothers I am sure each of you know how broke our hearts are. Our family will never be the same there will always be a big void. We are very lucky as a family to have so many great memories of Donna she was a very special person. God gave her to us for 52 years and now we have given her back to him so that she can rest in peace.
Donna WE LOVE YOU FOREVER
Love,
Mom,Dad, Michael, Richard
it so hard to believe Granny your gone. i will miss your beautiful smile and your long hair…lol. i will never ever stop thinking about you..and what you brought to LCM & to the trucking industry..Morgan if you ever need anything just give a shout out…and we will all be there for you and your family 4-life….
Love you Donna ”Grannymozes’ R.I.P
it so hard to believe Granny your gone. i will miss your beautiful smile and your long hair…lol. i will never ever stop thinking about you..and what you brought to LCM & to the trucking industry..Morgan if you ever need anything just give a shout out…and we will all be there for you and your family 4-life….
Love you Donna ”Grannymozes’ R.I.P
Honey tell our sweet Jesus we will be home shortly!
This is such a tremendous shock and a sad loss for the trucking industry. God took his angel home.
Jeremy and Susan Herring (Tiny)
I did not get the chance to meet Donna, but I feel I have known her for a long time. I know she was a very loving person and she loved to drive a truck. My heart goes out to her Mom, Dad, Michael, Richard and the rest of her family and friends. I know she was loved by so many. If you need anything all you have to do is call and we will be there for you. I love you
Donna has been my sister-in-law for 26 years. I love her very much she was not just a sister-in-law she was a friend. She had the best sense of humor and could make anyone laugh. Her jokes and the characters she portrayed were so funny. She has had many struggles in her life and she loved her family and those trucks. She was such a very intelligent person and there was nothing that she could not accomplish. I will miss her so very much. Donna I love you
To Grace and The Rayburn Family,
Our heart is deeply sadden by Donna’s loss.
When we pray,we can rest assured that God will answer in his time,in his way,within his perfect will. It has been said,’Nothing lies beyond the reach of prayer,except that which lies outside the will of God.’
This confidence enables us to keep praying in faith,even when days are dark and no answer is in sight. For the Lord is good;his mercy is everlasting’ (Psalm 100:5a)
The OwensFamily(Linda,Leroy,Mike,Gay and Jeff)
I would like to thank everyone for all the kindness since my sisters passing Donna was a special person that was Loved by everyone who knew her and will be missed by all she allways had time to listen to to the problems of others and would help if you wanted it or not And could take any sitiuation and make a storie come to life that would cause you to bust a gut laughing she was a special person in so many ways Sis I love you and wish I had told you more often I miss you and Love you Michael Trucking without you wont ever be the same I will try to (roll on for the both of us) Your loving brother (nobody)
I am so sorry to hear this about Donna.Donna and Gene are VERY special friends to me and Joe and she will be missed
by us.Her family will be in our prayers.Donna was the most sweetest person and if you had the pleasure to know her you were a very blessed person to have her in your life because she was that kind of person when she came into your life she was their for you forever:>)
Even though we didnt know you well our prayers and love go out for your family.We knew Gene and Kaleb at church.Gene is a loving person and always in prayer for Donna the Lord givith and when his time is ready to take us home to his serenity we wont question for Jesus loves us too. We love you from Ray and Nora Mckinny at Asheville Apostolic Church.
god is with you all she was a great woman she will be missed michael revis bandit
grannymozes transported the building materials to rock springs, wyoming in july2009 that I helped build the church with. in the short time i knew her, she inspired me with her love for jesus. to drive cross country for jesus and give of herself was so awesome! i’m a better person for having known donna riddle. god bless all she has touched.
Gene, Morgan, and Kaleb
I am so very sorry for your loss. Donna was a beautiful person. I have so many wonderful memories from the short time I spent with her and you guys. May God be with you in your time of loss.
Gene Ricky and I are so sorry to hear of your loss. We just heard this week, about Donna’s passing.