Shirley Stenger Rider
March 31, 1930 ~ August 25, 2019
Born in:
Williamsport, MD
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville Butterfly TrailShirley Juanita Stenger Rider,89, of Asheville died Sunday, August 25, 2019, at her residence.
A native of Williamsport, MD she was a daughter to the late Walter and Margie Hawbecker Stenger.
Survivors include her husband of 68 years, James Rider; daughters, Cathy Rogers (Jeff) and Joan Ledford (Larry) all of Asheville; three grandchildren, Emily Freeman (Eric), Amanda Phillips (Trent), Bennett Rogers (Stephanye); and seven great-grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life service will be held Thursday at 1:00 p.m. at Trinity Presbyterian Church. Rev. Joe Mullen will officiate. Private burial will be held at a later date.
Memorials may be made to Arts for Life, 50 S. French Broad Ave., Asheville, NC, 28801.
Groce Funeral Home on Tunnel Road is assisting the family.
Services
Celebration of Life: August 29, 2019 1:00 pm
Trinity Presbyterian Church
17 Shawnee Trail
Asheville, NC 28805
828-252-3535
Dear Family, Our hearts go out to you and our prayers are with you. The Lord will provide. He is faithful, loving, compassionate, and peace giving. The Lord is near to all who call on Him Psalm 145:18. Praying you’ll feel His loving arms surrounding you today. With Caring Sympathy, Karen, Mrs. Johnson
We are so sorry for your loss and regret that we cannot be there to pay our respects. Shirley was a wonderful lady and was always a loving friend to both of us. Our prayers are with all of you during this time.
Shirley and Jim visited Mom and Dad all through the years….I will miss her
She loved her girls and their families so much and was richly blessed to be surrounded by them. We will miss Shirley but know she will meet us with a smile when we get to heaven. Love you, Shirley!
Shirley was one of my family’s most dedicated prayer warrior and cheerleader! You were such a blessing to us. You will be so missed and forever remembered as Grandma Shirley. We love you!
Jim and family, we have experienced such great loss this year. May God comfort all our hearts. Ms. Shirly was so special my Mom’s best friend. I am broken hearted. She adopted me and I loved her !