Nancy L. Ryder Munson

Nancy L. Ryder Munson, 68, of Flat Rock, passed away Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at Hendersonville Health & Rehabilitation. A native of Natick, Mass., she lived in Henderson County the past twenty years. She was a daughter of the late Russell Ryder and Marjorie Ryder of Blue Ridge, GA. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Barbara Bayrouty. She was a member of the Upward Seventh-day Adventist Church.

In addition to her mother, survivors include a daughter, Cynthia Smith of Hendersonville; a brother, Wayne Ryder and his wife Cathie of Blue Ridge, GA; two sisters, Linda Morton, Thelma Rilea and her husband Bob, all of Blue Ridge, GA; two grandchildren, James R. Smith and Jessica L. Smith, both of Hendersonville; a number of nieces and nephews, including Sheryl Smith of Hendersonville.

A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Upward Seventh-day Adventist Church. Pastor Ralph Hollenbeck will officiate. Memorials may be made to Four Seasons Compassion for Life, 571 S. Allen Road, Flat Rock, NC 28731.

ìWe will never forget you.

You brought sunshine to any room.

You turned lifeís disasters into laughter.

You were everyoneís favorite aunt, mom, sister, cousin, friend and grandmother.

With your passing, you leave a hole in our hearts

and that will not be filled until Jesus comes to take us all home

to be together in Heaven forever.

Rest in the peace of His love.î