Mary C. Ryder Lashmett

Mary C. Ryder Lashmett, 94, of Winchester passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, Saturday, Oct. 8, 2016, at the Scott County Nursing Center in Winchester. She was born, Oct. 22, 1921, in Glasgow, the daughter of Joseph and Lora Ford Ryder. She married George A. Lashmett, Feb. 28, 1942. They lived their entire married life in Winchester. George preceded her in death, July 29, 2009. Mary graduated from Winchester High School in 1941. After working for a time in Chicago, she returned to Winchester to marry George. They began their life together living in the river bottoms. She was a dedicated farmer’s wife. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Mary was a member of the Winchester First Baptist Church where her church and community volunteering was unlimited. She was an early organizer of Girl Scouts, a Sunday school teacher, 4-H leader, and volunteer at the Scott County Nursing Center. She was a 69 year member of Homemaker’s Ext. Mettnicks Unit. She baked infinite amounts of cinnamon rolls and loaves of bread and shared them with many friends. She sent many handmade cards adding her special touch of pressed flowers and beautiful calligraphic words. Surviving are three children, Thomas Allen Lashmett of Waterloo, Mary GeorgAnn (Dennis) Devino of Winchester, and Loree Mynae (Chalmer) Herring of Winchester; nine grandchildren, Gordon Lashmett and Christinia Lashmett of Waterloo, Jason (Heather Tuckson) Devino of Bethalto, Dallas Lashmett, Dava Johnson, Darla (Davey) King, Dena (Thad) Walker all of Winchester, Clayton (Anne Peterson) Herring of Fairview Heights, and Erin Herring of Quincy; and eight great grandchildren, Hayley Lashmett of Springfield, Zach Lashmett of Waterloo, Mazi, Chaz, Zela, and Ozly Walker all of Winchester, Jaden Devino of Bethalto, and Dallen Lashmett of Winchester. Mary is also survived by a brother, Alfred Ryder “Speck” of Princeton, MO; a sister, Elizabeth “Sue” (Oliver) Loy of Medora; many nieces and nephews; and a multitude of friends. She was preceded in death by a son, David George Lashmett; brothers, Joe (surviving wife, Roberta) Ryder and Tom Ryder; and sisters, Catherine “Kate” Bowers, Clara Ryder, and Cordelia Vick. Funeral services will be held 12:00 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, 2016, at the Winchester First Baptist Church with interment in the Winchester City Cemetery. Visitation will be held Wednesday after 2:00 p.m. with the family meeting friends from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. at the Daws Family Funeral Home in Winchester. Memorials are suggested to the First Baptist Church for the Free Lunch Monday Mission or the Winchester EMS.

Mary C. Ryder Lashmett

October 22, 1921 - October 8, 2016