Shirley Ann (Jackson) Dandridge

Shirley Ann Dandridge, 85, of Columbus, formerly of Cadiz, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, with her family by her side. She was born April 3, 1937, in Cadiz, Ohio, a daughter of the late Arch C. and Wilma D. Wyatt Jackson.

Ann was an active member of St. James A.M.E. Church in Cadiz where she played the piano for many years. She retired as a teacher’s aide from Cadiz High School. She served on the VFW Ladies Auxiliary and was a member of the NAACP. She also volunteered as a Grandparent at the elementary school.

In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Lester Dandridge; 2 brothers: Arch C. Jackson and Gene Edward Jackson; and a sister, Katherine Banks.

Surviving are her son, Lee (Judy) Dandridge of Columbus; 2 daughters: Diana (Larry) Long of Powell and Joy Wheeler of Columbus; 5 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren and a host of family and friends.

Calling hours will be held on Saturday, March 4, 2023 at St. James A.M.E. Church, 300 East Market Street, Cadiz from 11:00 a.m.until the time of her funeral service at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Bernard Gaiton officiating. Burial will follow at Cadiz Union Cemetery. The family is being assisted by Clark-Kirkland-Barr Funeral Home, Cadiz, Ohio.