Carolyn "Rusty" Gryder, age 74, of Golden, Missouri, passed away at her home on Thursday, December 27, 2018. Mrs. Gryder was born on March 31, 1944, in Madison, Wisconsin. She was united in marriage to Leslie Gryder on May 6, 1978, in Reavisville. Mrs. Gryder worked many years for Fasco Industries until her retirement. She loved Bowling, being on the lake and drinking her Pepsi; her grandchildren were her world. Mrs. Gryder lived life to the fullest and will be greatly missed.

Survivors include her husband of forty years, Leslie Gryder, of Golden; three sons, John Farris and his wife Shannon, of Cassville, Joey Farris, of Crane, and Les Gryder, of Cassville; fourteen grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; one brother, Robbie Morrison, of Dallas, Texas; and one sister, Bonnie Garner, of Aurora.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her son, Jamie Farris.

The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Monday, December 31, 2018, at the White Funeral Home and Crematory, Cassville. Burial will follow at Mars Hill Cemetery in Crane.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Haven of the Ozarks and entrusted to the White Funeral Home and Crematory, P.O. Box 890, Cassville, MO 65625.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the White Funeral and Crematory, Cassville, Missouri.