Julia Jean Rieder Obituary

The family announces the passing of Julia Jean Rieder of Van Buren, Arkansas on July 16, 2026. Julia, born on October 16, 1934, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, John Knight and Reba Knight (Watkins); her sister Myra Knight; her daughter Pam Fleetwood; and her great grandchild Allie Anderson.

She is survived by: her children, Ron Lowder (Sherry) of Hackett, AR and Rhonda Rieder of Fort Smith, AR; her grandchildren, Angela Bailey (Steve) of Jamal, CA, Jessica Fleetwodd of Fort Smith, Jake Fleetwood of Fort Smith and Abbey Fleetwood of Fort Smith; her great grandchildren, Rowan Bailey, Savannah Bailey, Stetson Fleetwood, Gage Fleetwood, Lydia Cooper, Eli Anderson and Hayes Anderson; and her pet Penny.

In Lieu of Flowers, donations may be made to Goddard United Methodist Church, 1922 Dodson Avenue, Fort Smith, AR 72901.