She was born in Chataignier, LA on January 15, 1940. She enjoyed being outside in nature. Her passions were her flower beds, plants and yard looking neat and tidy. She loved her “pets”, wild birds, squirrels, etc and also made sure they always had fresh water and food around the property for them.
She is survived by her daughter, Kathy Felton and husband, Bobby of Sulphur LA; two sons, Timothy Ryder and wife, Christina of Westlake LA, Robert Ryder and wife, Debbie of Monroe LA; sister, Barbara Fontenot of Ville Platte, LA along with eight grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
“Special Thanks”; to Michelle Molbert , for her over and above care, like Dean was her own mother.
Dean is preceded in death by her husband of 61 years Burley Ryder who passed earlier this year; parents Ines and Luther; sister, Mavis Fontenot.
Visitation will be held at Hixson Funeral Home of Lake Charles on Thursday October 19, 2017 from the hours of 4-8pm and will resume on Friday at 9am. Funeral Service will begin at 12pm. Burial will follow at Consolata Cemetery. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.hixsonfuneralhomes.com
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