of Memphis, TN
September 27, 1931 - October 28, 2018
Dr. Wanda Lee Allender Rider, 87, of Memphis, TN. went to her heavenly home Sunday, October 28, 2018.
She was born Sunday, September 27, 1931 to the late Jimmy and Pearl (Peel) Allender.
Wanda is a retired Memphis school teacher who loved her family. She was a member of the National League of American Pen Women, the United Poet Laureates International, and the Tennessee Poetry Society.
She is survived by one son, Jimmy (Lee) Rider of Tunica, Mississippi; one sister, Frances (Leo) Verser of Concord, Arkansas; one step-grandchild, Hayes Stanton of Tunica, Mississippi; one niece, Pamela (Oran) Davis of Concord, Arkansas; one great-niece, Christi (David) Rolland of Alvion, Arkansas; one great-nephew, Stephen (Lindsay) Davis of Heber Springs, Arkansas; one step-son, Frankie (Pat) Rider; and a host of other family and friends.
Wanda is preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband, Chester Garfield Rider; and two step-children, Edward Rider and Ina Jean (Dan) Womack.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to St. Judes Children's Research Hospital 262 Danny Thomas Blvd., Memphis, TN. 38105
Pallbearers will be Oran Davis, Stephan Davis, David Rolland, Luke Rolland, Hayes Stanton, Bill Callis, and Cade Rolland.
Honorary pallbearers are Leo Verser and Frankie Rider.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at the Roller-Crouch chapel at 2:00p.m. with Patrick Hancock officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn cemetery.
Visitation will be from 12:00-2:00p.m prior to the service.
I hate that I am just now hearing about this! I was Wanda’s assistant and friend for many years. She was another mother to me and another grandmother to my three boys. We all love her and miss her dearly. The stories that she told me through the years of working for her will stay with me forever. She was a wonderful version of a beautiful travel and history book. She taught long after her retirement. She will always hold a special place in our hearts.