Marie Lyons Crider

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Celebrating the life of
Marie Lyons CriderMay 17, 1925 - May 25, 2014

Marie Lyons Crider, age 89 years, died Sunday, May 25, 2014, after a brief illness.

She was born in Savannah, Georgia to the late John J. Lyons and Stella Hohenstein Lyons. Marie graduated from St. Vincent's Academy, and then earned an Associate degree in Liberal Arts 1942 from what was then known as Armstrong Junior College. She graduated magna cum laude from Vanderbilt University, where she earned a BA in English. Thirty years later, she earned her Masters Degree in Education from Georgia College and State University in Milledgeville, Georgia.

She married Fretwell Goer Crider at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist on December 27, 1947. Their marriage took her to Durham, North Carolina, and Arlington, Texas before she returned to Savannah where she embarked on a career in teaching.

Marie Crider was an educator in Georgia for two decades. She taught fifth graders at Blessed Sacrament School Savannah, eighth graders at Sacred Heart School Savannah and ninth grade English at Bleckley County High School Cochran.

After retiring from teaching high school, she moved to Dublin, Georgia before returning to Savannah for the last time. Marie and her husband built a home at Tybee Island where she could often be found, sitting on the porch, reading, or sharing stories with family and friends.

She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Fretwell G. Crider, and four children: Fretwell Goer Crider, Jr. Sandy and Robert Lyons Crider Meg of Savannah; Catherine Crider Hall Joe of Lilburn, Georgia, and Joseph Doyle Crider Karen of Warner Robins, Georgia; ten grandchildren Matthew Crider, Wiley Crider, Brian Crider, Joey Hall, Andrew Crider, Katie Crider, Lane Hall, Caroline Crider, John Hall, and Bobby Crider. She has numerous nieces and nephews from Savannah to Louisiana, including her sister-in-law, Kay Bandi Lyons of New Orleans. Marie was preceded in death by her beloved aunt, Mary Hohenstein and brothers, John and Charles Lyons.

Marie was a devout Catholic whose faith inspired her family throughout the years. Her warm sense of humor and generous heart will be greatly missed.

Visitation will be Wednesday, May 28 from 5 until 7 PM with a Rosary at 6 PM at Hodgson Chapel, Fox and Weeks. The funeral Mass will be Thursday, May 29 at 11:00 AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, officiated by her nephew, Rev. John J. Lyons. Burial will follow at Bonaventure Cemetery, Savannah.

Memorial gifts can be made to St. Vincent's Academy, 207 E. Liberty St., Savannah, GA 31401or a charity of your choice.

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I had Mrs. Crider in high school. What a wonderful spirit. She was one of those teachers you don't forget...caring, funny, and full of life. You are remembered by those you taught, Mrs. Crider! My condolences to the family.

- Adron Dube, Taylors, SC

To the Crider Family, We extend our deepest sympathy to all of you on the passing of Mrs.Crider.She was loved by many and will be remembered.You will be in our thoughts and prayers.

- Tom and Judy Mahoney, Savannah, GA

My Prayers are with you during your time of Sorrow.

- Bennie Benniefield, Savannah, GA

Dear Robert, Meg and family... We are so sorry to learn of the passing of Mrs. Crider. May God grant you peace and courage during this difficult time. She will always be in your heart..hold tight to those wonderful memories. Love and sympathy, Sandi, Alan and Jake

- sandi and alan beals, Savannah, GA

Buzz and Sandy, We are sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers.

- Carol & Bud Gaskin, Millen, GA

Karen: So sorry to hear about the loss of your mother-in-law. She sounds like a great women who inspired and supported generations of people. i am sure you and your family will miss her greatly. Maggie

- Maggie Glennon, Forsyth, GA

Sharing your sadness and loss...and the wonderful knowledge that she has touched so many people. Keeping you in my prayers. Pam friend of Karen's

- Pam Wacter, Macon, GA

Doyle and family, My prayers and thoughts are with you. Focus on the happy memories and this will help you get thru the sad times.

- Connie Adams, macon, GA

Dr. Crider, I doubt you remember me but I was in your night Pchem class in 1968-1969. You attended our graduation party for Pete Clemens, John Howard and Gary Dorminey at my house on Largo Dr. We are so sorry to hear about your wife and send our sincerest condolences. You two certainly had a long and happy life together.

- John and Frances Crow, Rincon, GA

Buzz and family, I am sorry to learn of your mother's death. Have fond memories of your mother and family during our childhood. Please accept my sympathy in this time of sorrow.

- Patrick Joyce, Savannah, GA

Buzz, Sandy, Matthew, Brian, and family, We are so sorry for your loss. We're thinking of you and love you all very much.

- Eddie & Kristi Roche, Atlanta, GA

Fret and family, So sorry to hear of Marie's passing. Please know that you are in our prayers. God bless.

- Dave and Cathy Hayden, Macon, GA

I remember Mrs. Crider and her sweet smile and wonderful family from many years ago on 53rd Street. My thoughts and prayers are you with you all, especially Dr. Crider, Buzz, Robert and the rest of the family. You were blessed to have a lovely, smart, strong, devoted matriarch who led by example. Warmest regards, Polly Powers Stramm

- Polly Stramm, Savannah, GA