Regina (Weems) Alridge

Mother Regina (Weems) Alridge, daughter of the late Adolphus Weems, Sr., and Katie (Johnson) Weems, was born on Tuesday, March 24, 1953, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Regina received her formal education through the Dauphin County School System and graduated from John Harris High School. She later retired from the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA), where she faithfully served as a supervisor. At an early age, Regina accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Savior. Later in life, she rededicated herself to the Lord and remained steadfast in her faith. She was a dedicated church administrator at Martin Luther King Baptist Church, under the leadership of Sterling Green Sr., Dr. Lavette R. Paige, Dr. Mary J. Patterson, and, currently, Pastor James E. Golden. During her years of service, she served as Church Administrator and Secretary of the Board of Trustees. She was also a member of the Hospitality Committee and the Music Ministry. Regina’s love and compassion for others led her to serve countless individuals in need. She played a leading role in many community outreach efforts, including Toys for Tots, turkey drives, feeding the homeless, Community Day, and numerous other initiatives. Mother Regina dearly loved her church and her church family. She was a faithful pillar in her congregation, and her presence will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. On Saturday, May 23, 2026, Regina was called home to eternal rest by her Heavenly Father. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Stephen “Larry” Weems and Adolphus Weems, Jr., both of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Regina leaves to cherish and carry on her loving and prayerful legacy her son, Deacon Jermaine Alridge, Sr. (Pamela), of Augusta, Georgia, her three brothers, James Weems, Sr. (Linda), of Timmonsville, South Carolina. Nathaniel Weems, Sr., Malcolm Weems (Michelle), one sister, Valerie “Toni” Brown (Alex), all of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Regina also leaves behind four grandchildren, Amber Scates, Najee Perry, Ashton Pollard, and Jermaine Alridge Jr., and two great-grandchildren, Hailey and Kaizen Perry, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other family members and friends. Regina was a woman whose love for her family knew no bounds and touched everyone she met. She gave of herself selflessly, always putting the needs of others before her own, and carried warmth that made her home a place of comfort and strength. Her devotion held the family together, reminding us all what it truly means to love unconditionally. FAMILY AND FRIENDS ARE ENCOURAGED TO CLICK ON THE SHARE A MEMORY TAB TO POST VIDEOS, SHARE MEMORIES, CONDOLENCES, REFLECTIONS, OR SIMPLY LEAVE YOUR NAME. Flower delivery, 8:30 a.m., Friday, June 5, at Martin Luther King Baptist Church.

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Regina (Weems) Alridge

March 24, 1953 - May 23, 2026