Lucia Lee Rider (Lu), daughter of the late Karl and Emelene (Griffith) Brosing, was born on October 28, 1927, and departed this life on January 21, 2023. At the time of her passing, she was 95 years, two months and 24 days of age.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Rider; her parents, Karl and Emelene Brosing; brother, Karl Griffith Brosing; and her sister, Emelene Wainwright Brosing McClure.

She is survived by her children, Nancy Rider of McLean, Virginia, and Ralph and wife Sheila Rider of Kansas City, Missouri; and four grandchildren, Joanna Rider, Charles Rider, Elizabeth Rider, and Daniel Rider. She also leaves behind nieces, nephews, her devoted caregiver, Julia Warren, and a host of friends and other family members who will truly miss her. The family thanks the Lenoir Senior Services staff in Columbia, who provided consistently kind and professional care.

Lu was raised on a small farm on Lake Tebo near Sedalia, Missouri with her sister and brother. On October 28,1950 in Sedalia, Missouri, she was married to Ralph Rider and to this union two children were born. Together they shared 57 years of marriage.

Lu was a charter member of the Camdenton United Methodist Church, where she was a soprano soloist and sang in the choir. She was also the church organist for over 40 years. She was an active member of the United Methodist Women, led the children’s choir, and worked with children in Sunday school and vacation Bible school.

Lu was a talented artist and a member of Ozark Brush and Palette group, where she earned recognition as Artist of the Month and also as Artist of the Year.

Lu truly enjoyed being an artist, musician, and soloist. She earned blue and red ribbons for her art in the Dogwood Festival, loved singing in the church choir and participated in the Regional Organ Recital. She enjoyed nature walks, cooking and baking, and traveling the world, particularly South Africa, Great Britain, Western Europe and across the United States and Canada.

She was a loving mother and grandmother and a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate her life and her accomplishments and will treasure the memories she created for her family and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, February 3, 2023, in Camdenton United Methodist Church. Visitation will be held prior to the service, from 1:00-2:00 p.m., in the church.

Online condolences may be made at www.alleeholmanhowe.com. 

Contributions in her memory may be made to the Camdenton United Methodist Church or the Dogwood Animal Shelter in Camdenton, Missouri.

Arrangements are under the direction of Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home, Camdenton, Missouri.