Elisabeth Ryder Dilday Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Elisabeth Ryder Dilday (Durham, North Carolina), born in Littleton, North Carolina, whose life came to an end on December 8, 2025 at the age of 99, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her father Herbert Sterling Ryder; her husband Dr. John S. Dilday; her mother Ruth Ryder; her son John S. Dilday, Jr.; and her brothers, John Adam Ryder and Louis Groenier Ryder.

She is survived by: her children, Helen Crane (John) and Paul Groenier (Sally); her grandsons, Jonathan Crane (Jennifer), Daniel Crane (Emily), Seth Anthony (Eve) and James Groenier; her great grandchildren, Avery Crane, Bennett Crane, Katie Crane, Ian Klopf and Zoe Klopf; her sister Helen Frances Ryder Turner; and her sister-in-law Allie Mitchell Dilday Fowler. She is also survived by nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Blacknall Presbyterian Church, Durham, NC.