Shirley Ryder Obituary
Shirley Ryder (Clifton Forge, Virginia) passed away on August 16, 2026. Shirley, born on September 27, 1958, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
Shirley will be remembered for the impact she had on the lives of those around her. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Shirley will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture her life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Shirley’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued her companionship.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Grover Franklin Liptrap and Elizabeth Randozzo Liptrap; and her brothers, Grover Franklin Liptrap, Jr. and Nelson Liptrap. She is survived by: her husband Michael Wayne Ryder, Sr. of Warm Springs; her sons, Michael Wayne Ryder, Jr. (Beth) of Callaghan and Roger Lee Ryder (Jessica) of Warm Springs; her sister Peggy Gibson (Gene) of Millboro; and her grandsons, James Smith and Brayden Ryder.
