Effie Marie Dryden's Obituary
Effie Marie Stevens Dryden born on September 7, 1935 in Clarksville, Texas passed away on August 10, 2020 in Richardson, Texas.
Effie was a wonderful wife, mother, sister, aunt, friend and an even better "Gramma D." She loved greatly and was loved greatly. We are already missing you.
Effie is preceded in death by her husband, James Dryden; parents, J.H. Stevens, Minnie Stevens, Dovie Stevens and many brothers, sisters, in-laws, nieces and nephews.
She is survived by her children: Linda Annette Dryden Woods, Robert Lynn Dryden and Kenneth Allen Dryden; daughters-in-law: Pam Dryden and Luci Dryden; grandchildren: Brandy Phillips, Amber Woods, Michelle Watkins, Rory Watkins, Jessyca Dryden, Justin Dryden and Joshua Dryden; great grandchildren: Brianna, Jayden, Devin, Jacob, Haley, Mason, Jaxen, Emma and Brokelle; siblings: Travis Tidwell, Beulah Peacock, Dorothy Kunce and Fay Hays; 3 brother-in-law; 3 sisters-in-law and innumerable nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association in memory of Effie Dryden.
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