Maurine Hawkes Ryder

Maurine Hawkes Ryder, 85, of Blackstone passed away Monday, April 11, 2011 after a brief illness.

She was the widow of Louis G. Ryder and was also preceded in death by her parents, Leslie and Ruth Dews Hawkes, and brother, Richard Hamner Hawkes.

Maurine is survived by a son, Tim Ryder of Blackstone; five grandchildren, Christy Wilborn (Michael) of Blackstone, Timothy Ryder (Krystal) of Colonial Heights, Aimee Ryder and Genna Ryder, both of Blackstone; and Aaron Hutchison (Desarae) of Powhatan; eight great-grandchildren, Ashton Wilborn, Ally Wilborn, Tylan Boswell, Kassidy Ryder, Kaleigh Norris, Jordan Norris, Miranda Hutchison, and Michael Hutchison; a sister, Agnes H. Clay of Blackstone; a special niece, Mollie C. Sellers (Chuck) of Harrisonburg; many other relatives and friends, including dear friend, Marilyn Powell of Blackstone.

Maurine was a very active, long time member of Rocky Hill United Methodist Church.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 P.M., Wednesday, at the Joseph McMillian Funeral Home, 1826 Cox Road, near Blackstone. Chapel funeral services will be held 2 P.M., Thursday, April 14, 2011, with burial to follow in Lakeview Cemetery, Blackstone. Rev. Linda Lowe will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to Rocky Hill United Methodist Church, c/o Mrs. Joyce Winn, 2359 Rocky Hill Road, Blackstone, VA 23824.

Registry and condolences available at www.mcmillianfuneralhome.com. Tendered services by Joseph McMillian Funeral Home.

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