On February 26, 2013, our daughter, mother, sister and friend, Krista Erin Ryder, age 32, of Beckley, lost her courageous battle with cancer. She earned her wings and Heaven gained an angel.

Family will receive friends Friday, March 1, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Blue Ridge Funeral Home 5251 Robert C. Byrd Drive, Beckley. Celebration of life is Saturday, March 2, 3 p.m. at the Hilltop Cemetery in Cass with Rev. David Rittenhouse officiating.

For full obituary see the March 7 print or e-edition of The Pocahontas Times.