Janet "JJ" Lynn Saizan Ridgdell

Janet “JJ” Lynn Saizan Ridgdell passed away peacefully at home with her loving family by her side on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at the age of 76. She was born on May 4, 1950, in Hammond, Louisiana, the daughter of the late Whitney Joseph Saizan and Hazel Marie Basso Saizan. As a lifelong resident of Hammond, Janet graduated from Hammond High School, was a lifelong parishioner at Holy Ghost Catholic Church and retired from North Oaks Pediatric Clinic. She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren, and some of her happiest moments were those shared with family. Whether at home cooking Sunday dinners for family, vacations at Panama City Beach, or spending time in the Smoky Mountains, she found great joy at these special places creating wonderful memories. Janet will be remembered with love for her devotion to her family, her faith in the Lord and her cherished pets.

Janet is survived by her children, David Jones (Shawn), Matt Jones (Staci), Elizabeth Ridgdell Woods (Sidney), Ronnie Ridgdell (Stephanie), Shariee Ridgdell Hemphill; grandchildren, Payden Jones, Meagan Benson (Graham), Brendan Ploger (Katelyn), Ashlynn Jones, Mason Jones, Martin Lanier, Grant Lanier, Kayla Smith (Stephen), Kamron Ridgdell, Laken McMorris (Kirk Manso), Sydney Hemphill; great grandchildren, Paislee Ploger, Marley Ploger, Rowan Benson, Amelia Lanier, Ruby Smith, Eliza Smith; and brother, Randall Saizan.

In addition to her parents, Janet was preceded in death by her husband, Ronnie Ridgdell, and her three infant siblings.

Family and friends will be received at Holy Ghost Catholic Church, 600 North Oak Street, Hammond, Louisiana 70401 on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 from 9:00 am until the Funeral Mass begins at 11:00 am.

Entombment will follow at Rose Memorial Park Mausoleum in Hammond, Louisiana.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home and Crematory of Hammond and Ponchatoula. An on-line guest book is available at www.harrymckneely.com.