We lovingly remember Pearlie Jean Rider, a devoted Christian and a beacon of love and faith in her community. Born on March 5, 1954, in Centerville, Texas, to the late Grover and Hattie Mae Williams, Pearlie was the treasured middle child with her elder brother, the late Joe Ray Williams, and her younger sister, Gloria Fae Williams.

Pearlie's life journey was marked by her extraordinary love and commitment as a wife to her late husband, Harvie Lewis Rider Sr., and as a mother and, grandmother, great-grandmother. For 30 years she served the Whitehouse Independent School District with the same warmth and dedication she showed her family.

Pearlie's unwavering faith was a guiding force throughout her life. As a devoted wife to her late husband, Harvie Lewis Rider Sr., and as a nurturing mother and grandmother, she embodied love, compassion, and strength. Pearlie's commitment to her faith was evident in her active and lifelong participation in the New Canaan Baptist Church, where she served and worshipped, inspiring those around her with her dedication and spirit.

Her most profound legacy is the love she shared with her family. She is survived by her children, Joseph Keith Rider Sr., Tammie Wynette Rider, and Harvie Lewis Rider Jr. Her grandchildren, Chelsea Sinclair Rider, Joseph Keith Rider Jr., and KJ Rider, along with her great-grandchildren, Briar and Ivy, will forever hold dear the memories of her infectious laughter, radiant smile, and the joyous presence that she was in their lives.