Janice Louise Ryder Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Janice Louise Ryder was born December 8, 1939, in Alexandria, Louisiana, to Lealon Ryder and Marie Louise Gravel Ryder. She passed away at Hilltop Nursing Center in Pineville, Louisiana, January 13, 2021. She requested that her body be given to LSU Medical School for research. She is survived by five sons, Christopher Jude Roy, Jr. (wife, Lelia), Michael Anthony Roy (wife, Kathy), Richard Edward Roy, Jacques Maurice Roy (wife, Wendy) and Robert Francis Roy. Janice also is survived by her grandchildren, Jennifer Roy Milton, Joshua Roy, Nathan Roy, Madeleine Roy, Christopher Roy III, John Roy, Catherine Roy, Jude-Michael Roy, Aline Roy, and a great-grandson, Silas Jude Roy Milton. She also is survived by her sister, Fran Douglas, and nieces, Nicole Douglas and Susan Harrell. She was preceded in death by her father, mother, and brother, Lealon Ryder Jr., as well as her nephew, Tad Ryder. She was a graduate of Louisiana State University in English. She later obtained a master’s degree in French and achieved a master-plus-thirty hours. She was a recognized teacher of English and French, at several schools, including Pineville High School. She spent many years studying abroad in France, attending the prestigious Sorbonne Université, a true bi-lingual loving her Canadian-French heritage. She studied law and government at Regent University, as well. She loved teaching, reading, writing, cooking, conversation, and politics. She was a devout Christian and immersed herself in reading and studying the Bible. Her favorite scripture was Psalm 103. She will be missed by family and friends. May she rest in peace until the resurrection of the saints. Memorials in Janice’s memory can be made to Holy Savior Menard Central High School, 4603 Coliseum Blvd., Alexandria, LA 71303. To extend online notes of condolence to the Roy Family, please visit www.KramerFunerals.com.

Janice Louise Ryder

December 8, 1939 - January 13, 2021

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