Mrs. Dorothy Ann Gryder, 74, of Eros, Louisiana, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, June 26, 2025.

Dorothy was a devoted homemaker with a heart as warm as her kitchen. A talented cook, she could turn the simplest ingredients into the most comforting meals. In her quiet moments, she found joy in crocheting, threading each stitch with love and care. She had a deep affection for the outdoors and spent countless hours tending her garden, finding peace in the soil and sunshine. Dorothy also loved the simplicity of camping and the serenity of fishing along the shore.

But above all else, her greatest joy came from doting on her 17 grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Whether it was hugs, homemade treats, or just a listening ear, Dorothy knew how to make each one feel uniquely special. Her love for them was boundless—and spoiling them was her favorite pastime.

Dorothy is survived by her husband, Harold S. Gryder; children, Amanda Coughran (David), James Gryder, Rodney Gryder (Christy), Jonathan Gryder, and Nicole Taylor; 13 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren and 1 on the way; brothers, James Green (Shirley), Gary Green (Gayle), and Jackie Green (Sheila); sisters, Sarah Ewing and Teresa Lowe; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her father, James W. Green; mother, Annie Louise (Lafferty) Green; brother, Robert Green; grandson, "Little D" Gryder; son-in-law, Stuart Taylor; brothers-in-law, Jimmy Ewing and Randy Lowe.

Friends may visit with the family on Sunday, June 29, 2025 at Eros United Pentecostal Church from 10:00 AM until 10:30 AM.  The funeral service will begin at 10:30 AM with Bro. Ernest Twiner officiating. Burial will follow at Salem Cemetery in Eros under the direction of Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home of Jonesboro.