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Emma "Sue" Rider, 82, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2021.
She was born on March 31, 1939, in Belington, West Virginia, to Lum and Ruby Hill.
Family was the focus of Emma's life.
She leaves behind her husband, Philip Rider, of Weaver.
Emma raised and loved six children with all of her heart, Philip Ryder of Elkins, Richard Ryder, who passed away in 2014, Phyllis Collett of Junior, Teresa Rider Harris of Weaver, Stanley Rider, who passed away in 1968, and Melissa Rider-Wilfong of Red House.
Her 13 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren were the light of her life.
They brought her so many smiles when they visited. They are, Angie Daniels of Beverly, Susanne Donegia of Elkins, Rachel Watson of Elkins, Tiffany Witek of Belington, Amanda Newlon of Belington, Jennifer Rockwell of Montrose, Kayla Mitchell of Dartmoor, Ryan Mitchell of Belington, Melissa McCauley of Audra Road, Sabrina Lloyd of Junior, Philip Wilfong of Red House, Lisa Dale of Arkansas and Jonah Wilfong of Red House.
Emma was one of the most thoughtful, sweet women that you could ever meet. She loved to cook for others to show them she cared. She was well-known for her no-bake cookies, pancakes, pizza and cheesecake.
In addition to doting on her husband, Phil, she loved flowers, camping, reading, nature and cheering for the WVU Mountaineers.
She enjoyed wearing and surrounding herself with anything orange, and treating herself to raspberry ice cream.
She had the best sayings that will be carried on for generations to come. Most of all, she loved the Lord, reading her Bible, and going to church. Even though she faced many struggles during her life, she always had a smile on her face and said she was "just fine", and had faith that God would carry her through anything.
Even though she will be greatly missed, we can celebrate that she is no longer in pain and is at peace.
Come celebrate her life with us.
Visitors were welcomed at Talbott Funeral Home in Belington, West Virginia, on Sunday April 25.
A funeral service was conducted on Sunday evening from the funeral chapel with Pastor Johnny Paul Williams II officiating.
Cremation will follow. Her soul's vessel will be buried next to her sons in the K of P Cemetery with a private, family service at a later date.
Condolences can be made to the family at www.talbottfuneral home.com.