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Obituary For Carolyn F. Ryder
Mrs. Carolyn Edith Freeman Ryder transitioned peacefully Thursday at Midtown Medical Center at the age of 75.
The beloved daughter of the late George, Sr. and Margaret Ford Freeman, Mrs. Ryder was born in Birmingham, AL., where she was a graduate of Ullmand High School. She furthered her education by obtaining her Bachelors degree from Cheyney University of Pennsylvania and her Masters degree from Temple University. She retired following 24 years with the State of Georgia as the Developmental Services Chief at New Horizons. She was a member of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church where she served as an Usher, with the Couples Sunday School Class and Vacation Bible School, and alongside her husband as Instructors for the New Members Class. She was also the chairperson for the Wash Ford Family Reunion for many years. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, David Ryder and five siblings, George and Alfred Freeman, Bernice Brewster, Gloria Brunt and Nellie Hackett.
Surviving her departure with cherished memories include: her husband of 51 years, Mr. Orlando A. Ryder; two beloved sons, Stephen Ryder and Dana Ryder (Nakone); five grandchildren, Shanta Thomas, Jasmine, Keith, Justin and Raven Ryder; six great grandchildren, a brother, William Freeman (Billie); a loving and devoted cousin, Gladys Ford and family; a host of nieces and nephews, other loving cousins and friends.
The Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Ryder will be Friday, November 16, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church with interment at Green Acres Cemetery. Pastor Emmitt Aniton, Jr. will officiate.
Visitation will begin Thursday at 2:00 p.m. with a Family Hour beginning at 6:00 p.m.
The Staff of Progressive Funeral Home is honored to support the family with End of Life Services.
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Add A CondolenceDraw close to God and he will draw close to you during this time of sorrow. My deepest Sympathies James 4:8
Our condolence to the Family: God well knows the pain we suffer and he cares. Exodus 3:7; 1Peter 5:7 Look forward to the future with confidence, Acts 24:15 says, ...”there is going to be a resurrection...”.
My sincere condolences to the family at this time of loss. Even Jesus wept at the loss of a loved loved one. Please draw comfort from the scriptural promises at Acts 24:15 and Rev 21:3, 4 knowing that God cannot lie (Isaiah 46:10, 11).
My condolences to the Ryder family and friends. It is a painful thing to lose a precious love one in death, regardless of how long they have lived. It pains our loving Heavenly Father, too. He did not purpose his human family to grow old and die but purpose us to live and enjoy life. It is still his purpose (Psalms 37:11, 29). He calls death an enemy that will be removed forever__1 Corinthians 15:26 “The last enemy, death, will be brought to nothing”; Isaiah 25:8. He promised to awaken our love ones in the memorial tombs from asleep in death__ Hosea 13:14 “From the power of the Grave I will redeem them; from death I will recover them.” He promised to reverse the aging process__ Job 33:24,25 “Let his flesh become fresher than in youth; Let him return to the days of his youthful vigor.” What a delight it will be to see them again to enjoy life as our Creator purposed (Psalms 145:16)! Allow these words to keep comforting all of you.
To family and friends my deepest sympathies to you for the loss of your love one. Losing a loved one in death is very painful. May you find comfort in knowing that the Bible offers a wonderful hope for our loved ones who have died. John 5:28,29 promise that there is going to be a resurrection of both the righteous and unrighteous. Isaiah 26:19 says "And the earth will let those powerless in death come to life." Learn more about the resurrection hope at jw.org. May the God of all comfort and tender mercies sustain you at this difficult time. 2 Corinthians 1:3,4
It was a joy to see Carolyn working in her church and sharing greetings with her each time our paths crossed. Many great memories of our work journey. God's LOVE, PEACE, and COMFORT to You Mr. Ryder and the family.
