Sandra Fay Ryder, 77, passed away at her home in Florida, February 26th, 2026. At the age of 77.
Sandra was born in Seguin, Texas, July 26, 1948. Daughter of Ella & Howard Brace. On July 31 of 1966 she married her husband Clifford A. Ryder and raised five children.
She retired from IBM after 30 years. Move to Homosassa Florida in 2011. She is pre-deceased by her husband, Clifford A. Ryder who passed away in October 2021.
She was also predeceased by her mother and father, her brother’s Patrick Stautzenberger of Amarillo, TX, and William Brace of Florida.
She leaves her five children, Edward Ryder of NY, Cynthia Ryder of Montpelier VT, Lisa Ryder & her husband Harold Adams Sr of Alburgh VT, Mary Tracy and her husband, Seth of Hinesburg VT, Sandra J. Ryder &John Matherly of Florida, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
She loved playing cards and going to bingo with her friends.
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