Evelyn Mae (Ryder) Waybright, 76, of Franklin passed away Nov. 4, 2024, at her residence.
She was born May 16, 1948, in Spotsylvania, Virginia, a daughter of the late Ernest and Gussie (Leake) Ryder.
Prior to retirement, Mrs. Waybright had been a successful entrepreneur and franchisee of multiple 7-Eleven locations. Additionally, she held membership with the Fraternal Order of Eagles and faithfully supported March of Dimes.
In retirement, she found joy in playing slot machines, working on puzzles, creating beautiful pieces through needlework and enjoyed her snacks. Above all, she will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
Her husband of 26 years, Michael Waybright, Sr., survives.
Also surviving are children, Tammy Simmons and husband, Butch, Nancy Foley and husband, Michael, John Reid, Sr. and wife, Tammy, and Conway Reid and wife, Kim, all of Spotsylvania, Virginia; step-sons, Michael Waybright, Jr. of Luray, Virginia, Eric Waybright and fiancée, Wendie Eppard of Shenandoah, Virginia, and Adam Waybright of Edinburg, Virginia; brothers, David and Glenn Ryder, both of Spotsylvania, Virginia; grandchildren, Wesley, Toni, C.J., Jamie, Loren, Drew, Regan, Lanie, Trent and Emmerson; and great-grandchildren, Marlee, Wyatt, Madi, Tucker, Hazel, Audrey, Ty, Libby, Charlie, Tate and Harry.
She was also preceded in death by her first husband of 32 years, James M. Reid; a grandson, James Trevor Reid; and siblings, Phyllis Wheeler, Joyce Payne, Mary Loving, Dorothy Leake, Clifton Ryder, Arthur Ryder and Rebecca Riley.
A funeral service was held Friday at Temple Baptist Church in Spotsylvania, Virginia, with Pastor Michael Reid officiating. A graveside service was held Saturday at the Blue Grass Cemetery in Blue Grass, Virginia, with Pastor Michael Reid officiating.
In addition to her grandsons, pallbearers were Scott Sale and Anothony Bowie.
Memorial contributions may be sent to ImpACT Ministries, 300 Shen Elk Plaza, Elkton, VA 22827.
Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.obaughfuneralhome.com.
