Lela Mae (Durant) Risden was the daughter of Edward and Martilla Elizabeth (Haines) Durant. She was the 1st wife of Rev. Raymond Edgar Risden, Jr. They were married July 18, 1930. Rev. Risden was a minister in the Genesee Conference (now Western New York) Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church/The Methodist Church/United Methodist Church. He died April 4, 1995.
Memoir
United Methodist Church
Western New York Conference Journal
1972, Pgs. 299-3OO
Lela Mae Durant Risden was born October 18, 19O6 at St. Petersburg, Florida, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Durant. She was a graduate of the National Bible Institute of New York City. She was married to Raymond E. Risden on July 18, 1930 at Henderson, Henderson County, North Carolina. Their only child was Gloria, now Mrs. James A. Brown of Grand Island, Erie County, New York. Churches served by Lela and her husband include Penfield, Macedon Center, Perinton, Holley, Clarendon, Seneca in Rochester, University in Buffalo, First Church in Jamestown, and Springville, New York. Death came to her after a severe illness at Springville, January 7, 1972. The funeral service was held in the United Methodist Church at Springville, January 11, 1972 with Rev. Sherman B. Eckel, District Superintendent of the Olean District presiding. Rev. Charles S. Aldrich of Buffalo brought the memorial message. Her body was placed in the Maplewood Cemetery at Springville. People in the various churches where she lived came to know her as a very true and devoted friend. Her hospitality was extended to everyone, and she always remained on the cheerful, encouraging side of life. Even in her suffering she did not complain but continued to bear this Christian witness of faith, love and hope. She enjoyed the youth and children of the church, yet extended her love and kindness to the elderly and all within the fellowship. She lived by faith. Her faith in God, in the Bible, in the Holy Spirit, and in Christ was manifest in her daily deeds and words. She left the impression of a faithful believer in the minds of all who knew her. "The righteous live by faith," and she was one of these. Thanks be to God for this good mother, wife, and parsonage friend who helped so many in so many ways.
Written by Rev. Charles S. Aldrich
Memoir
United Methodist Church
Western New York Conference Journal
1972, Pgs. 299-3OO
Lela Mae Durant Risden was born October 18, 19O6 at St. Petersburg, Florida, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Durant. She was a graduate of the National Bible Institute of New York City. She was married to Raymond E. Risden on July 18, 1930 at Henderson, Henderson County, North Carolina. Their only child was Gloria, now Mrs. James A. Brown of Grand Island, Erie County, New York. Churches served by Lela and her husband include Penfield, Macedon Center, Perinton, Holley, Clarendon, Seneca in Rochester, University in Buffalo, First Church in Jamestown, and Springville, New York. Death came to her after a severe illness at Springville, January 7, 1972. The funeral service was held in the United Methodist Church at Springville, January 11, 1972 with Rev. Sherman B. Eckel, District Superintendent of the Olean District presiding. Rev. Charles S. Aldrich of Buffalo brought the memorial message. Her body was placed in the Maplewood Cemetery at Springville. People in the various churches where she lived came to know her as a very true and devoted friend. Her hospitality was extended to everyone, and she always remained on the cheerful, encouraging side of life. Even in her suffering she did not complain but continued to bear this Christian witness of faith, love and hope. She enjoyed the youth and children of the church, yet extended her love and kindness to the elderly and all within the fellowship. She lived by faith. Her faith in God, in the Bible, in the Holy Spirit, and in Christ was manifest in her daily deeds and words. She left the impression of a faithful believer in the minds of all who knew her. "The righteous live by faith," and she was one of these. Thanks be to God for this good mother, wife, and parsonage friend who helped so many in so many ways.
Written by Rev. Charles S. Aldrich
Lela Mae (Durant) Risden was the daughter of Edward and Martilla Elizabeth (Haines) Durant. She was the 1st wife of Rev. Raymond Edgar Risden, Jr. They were married July 18, 1930. Rev. Risden was a minister in the Genesee Conference (now Western New York) Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church/The Methodist Church/United Methodist Church. He died April 4, 1995.
Memoir
United Methodist Church
Western New York Conference Journal
1972, Pgs. 299-3OO
Lela Mae Durant Risden was born October 18, 19O6 at St. Petersburg, Florida, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Durant. She was a graduate of the National Bible Institute of New York City. She was married to Raymond E. Risden on July 18, 1930 at Henderson, Henderson County, North Carolina. Their only child was Gloria, now Mrs. James A. Brown of Grand Island, Erie County, New York. Churches served by Lela and her husband include Penfield, Macedon Center, Perinton, Holley, Clarendon, Seneca in Rochester, University in Buffalo, First Church in Jamestown, and Springville, New York. Death came to her after a severe illness at Springville, January 7, 1972. The funeral service was held in the United Methodist Church at Springville, January 11, 1972 with Rev. Sherman B. Eckel, District Superintendent of the Olean District presiding. Rev. Charles S. Aldrich of Buffalo brought the memorial message. Her body was placed in the Maplewood Cemetery at Springville. People in the various churches where she lived came to know her as a very true and devoted friend. Her hospitality was extended to everyone, and she always remained on the cheerful, encouraging side of life. Even in her suffering she did not complain but continued to bear this Christian witness of faith, love and hope. She enjoyed the youth and children of the church, yet extended her love and kindness to the elderly and all within the fellowship. She lived by faith. Her faith in God, in the Bible, in the Holy Spirit, and in Christ was manifest in her daily deeds and words. She left the impression of a faithful believer in the minds of all who knew her. "The righteous live by faith," and she was one of these. Thanks be to God for this good mother, wife, and parsonage friend who helped so many in so many ways.
Written by Rev. Charles S. Aldrich
Memoir
United Methodist Church
Western New York Conference Journal
1972, Pgs. 299-3OO
Lela Mae Durant Risden was born October 18, 19O6 at St. Petersburg, Florida, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Durant. She was a graduate of the National Bible Institute of New York City. She was married to Raymond E. Risden on July 18, 1930 at Henderson, Henderson County, North Carolina. Their only child was Gloria, now Mrs. James A. Brown of Grand Island, Erie County, New York. Churches served by Lela and her husband include Penfield, Macedon Center, Perinton, Holley, Clarendon, Seneca in Rochester, University in Buffalo, First Church in Jamestown, and Springville, New York. Death came to her after a severe illness at Springville, January 7, 1972. The funeral service was held in the United Methodist Church at Springville, January 11, 1972 with Rev. Sherman B. Eckel, District Superintendent of the Olean District presiding. Rev. Charles S. Aldrich of Buffalo brought the memorial message. Her body was placed in the Maplewood Cemetery at Springville. People in the various churches where she lived came to know her as a very true and devoted friend. Her hospitality was extended to everyone, and she always remained on the cheerful, encouraging side of life. Even in her suffering she did not complain but continued to bear this Christian witness of faith, love and hope. She enjoyed the youth and children of the church, yet extended her love and kindness to the elderly and all within the fellowship. She lived by faith. Her faith in God, in the Bible, in the Holy Spirit, and in Christ was manifest in her daily deeds and words. She left the impression of a faithful believer in the minds of all who knew her. "The righteous live by faith," and she was one of these. Thanks be to God for this good mother, wife, and parsonage friend who helped so many in so many ways.
Written by Rev. Charles S. Aldrich
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