Frances Louise Rider

Frances “Louise” Rider Age 73, of Exeland, WI, died Tuesday, January 10, 2023 in Cornell, WI.

She was born on February 11, 1949 in Greenville, SC to James and Clara (Batson) Moody.

Louise graduated from Parker High School in Greenville, SC. She was married to William “Billy” Rider on April 17, 1971 in Greenville. Louise worked for Plexus Electronic Assembly in Neenah, WI for many years and loved being at home taking care of her family that she loved dearly. She loved working on puzzles, playing cards, beading, watching TV and eating a sweet treat.

She is survived by 2 sons, Keith (Geneva) Rider and Robert (Melisa) Rider; 6 grandchildren, Billy, Renee, Jason, Andy, Drake and Phoenix; 2 brothers; many nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her husband, William “Billy” and her parents.

The celebration of life for Louise and Billy was held on Friday, January 13, 2023, at the Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa University Cultural Center in Hayward, WI 54843. Appleyard’s Home for Funerals in Rice Lake assisted the family in Wisconsin.

A visitation will be held January 28, 2023, from 4:00 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. at Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes, Northwest.

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