Peggy C. Rider

Peggy C. Rider, age 81 of Dayton, passed away Sunday, October 25, 2026 at Miami Valley Hospital. She was born March 8, 1945 in Dayton, Ohio.

She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ralph Rider; father, Charles Bailey; mother, Pauline Mount; and a great-grandchild.

Peggy is survived by her children, Rodney (Valarie) Rider Sr., Anita (Don, Jr.) Garber, and Kelly (James) Stewart; grandchildren, Megan (Brian), Rodney Jr., David (Jennifer), Randy, Donald III, Austin (Torie), Gentry, Ashleigh, Autumn (Jason), Taylor, Trevor, Dillon, Cady (Devin); great-grandchildren, Maddison, Matthew (Kinsley), Malory, Gabriel, Carlisle, Dustin, Anna, Kinsley, Aarrolynn, Evelynn, Persephone, Juniper, Ronan, Scarlett, Donald IV, Grayson, Gracelyn, Brantley, August, Chance, Cooper, Caspin, Corbin, Charlotte, Kendriana, Ka'myiah, Stetson; great-great grandchildren, Madilyn, Cayson, a bundle of joy is on the way for Maddison; and a bundle of joy is on the way for Matthew (Kinsley). She is also survived by sister, Nancy Bowles; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family members, and friends. 

She was the devoted matriarch of her family, and her greatest joy in life was being a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great great-grandmother.

Visitation will be held Thursday, November 5, 2026 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Newcomer - North Chapel (4104 Needmore Road, Dayton, Ohio 45424). Funeral Service will be held the following day, Friday, November 6, 2026 at 10:30 am also at the funeral home. She will be laid to rest alongside her husband, Ralph, at Dayton Memorial Park Cemetery (8135 N. Dixie Dr, Dayton, Ohio 45414).

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