Hope Jordan Ridge of Hillsville died peacefully at home on Tuesday, September 30 after a fight with cancer that she fought with characteristic dignity. She was born Hope Annette Jordan on April 9th, 1941 to Lex and Blonnie Jordan of Chase City. Hope attended Ferrum College, Radford College and Va. Tech to obtain her Masters of Teaching Degree. At Ferrum, Hope met her husband of 54 years, Elliott Ridge. Hope taught for 30 years at Hillsville Elementary School and often tutored after her retirement. Hope was also an avid Bridge player and faithful member of Hillsville First United Methodist Church. Hope loved her community, church, friends and work. She also loved her family unceasingly and her devotion, encouragement, example and service will have a lasting and endearing impact. In Hillsville, Hope found a loving community. The loving, cheerful and caring deeds and visits of her neighbors, teacher friends, church friends, bridge playing friends and Hillsville family have been an inspiration to Hope's family and an affirmation of the impact that Hope had on the lives of many. Hope is survived by her husband of 54 years Elliott Ridge; son, Chuck Ridge and wife, Sheri; daughter, Kathy Kuelz and husband, Karl. Grandchildren are Elliott Kuelz and wife, Amber; Erica Claxton and husband, Jon; Natalie Ridge and Grace Ridge. Surviving brothers are Lamont Jordan and Max Jordan and wife, Kathy. Surviving sister-in-laws are Ruthie, Jean and Jane. Additionally, Hope is survived by a loving extended family. Hope is preceded in death by her parents, Blonnie and Lex Jordan; beloved sister-in-law Blair Jordan; brother, Rudy who was taken at too young of an age by juvenile diabetes; parents-in-law, Charles and Ruth Ridge of Hillsville. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 4th at 2:30 p.m. at Hillsville First United Methodist Church (225 Fulcher Street, Hillsville). A burial service will follow at Wilkinson Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Hillsville First United Methodist Church on Friday, October 3, 2014 from 5:00 till 7:00 PM. Funeral arrangements are by Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady of Hillsville (276-728-2041). Contributions to the Hope Ridge Educational Scholarship fund can be made to First United Methodist Church (Memo: Hope Ridge Ed. Fund) PO Box 356, Hillsville, VA 24343.