Christine Elaine Grider

Christine Elaine Grider, resident of Shawnee, OK, passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Otto and Goldie Little and her siblings.

Chris is survived by her husband, Wayne of the home; her children, Vicki Grider (Jay Peterson), Clifton Wayne Grider (Marla), and Greg Grider (Meri Jo); and her grandchildren, Shannon Madole (Rick Harper), Melissa Sowards (Carmen), Rachel Grider, Auriel Grider (Daniel Sharp), Sami Jo Grider, Ryan Grider, Ella Grider, and Conner Grider. She is also survived by many special nieces and nephews.

Christine was born on December 25, 1937, in Wetumka, OK. She married Billy Wayne Grider on October 13, 1956, in Wetumka, and they later settled in Shawnee, where Chris lived the rest of her life.

Chris worked as a surgical nurse for many years, first at Mission Hill in Shawnee and later at Southwest Orthopedics in Oklahoma City, forming friendships that lasted through her retirement. She was also a faithful member of Temple Baptist Church.

Chris was a kind, loving wife, sister, friend and the best Mom ever. And as often happens, wonderful Moms become the very best “Grammy’s”! Christ adored her grandchildren and showed her love by cooking for them, taking them to the lake, and treating them to fun shopping trips at Dillard’s. A special thank you goes out to all of her grandchildren for helping to care for and loving Chris, especially Rachel and Ella, for their loving care and companionship over the past eight months, returning the same kindness and warmth that Chris had shown them.