Kathryn (Forby) Crider

Kathryn Crider, age 92 of Anna, formerly of Manteno, died Monday, January 13, 2025 in Anna. She was born November 22, 1932 in Pomona, the daughter of George and Dora Della (King) Forby. She married William Marshall Crider on November 24, 1951 in Trussville, AL. He preceded her in death on August 28, 2008.

Kathryn is survived by her children, Marshall Crider of FL, Marsha (Sam) Simmons of GA, Bobbie Joe Crider of TN, and Delaina Caise (fiancé Ron Gordon) of TN; nine grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, William Marshall Crider; daughter, Gertrude Mae Crider; son, Allen Dale Crider; granddaughter, Leslie Crider; sisters, Ruby Cobb, Ethel Messamore, Clara McCormick, Nadine Bridgeman, Ruth Russell, Lora Forby, Nellie Forby, Naomi Simmons; brother, George Forby; and son in law, Allen J. Caise.

In the early 1950's Kathryn moved to northern Illinois and worked at the Kankakee State Hospital. After she and William married, they moved to Manteno where they built their home and raised their family. When William retired from General Motors, they decided to return to Southern Illinois. Kathryn dearly loved her family and will be greatly missed.

Visitation services will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Anna. Interment will be in the Union Park Cemetery in Chaffee, MO.