Dorothy Cox “Dottie” Rider
August 27, 1931 – April 22, 2024
Dorothy Grace (Cox) Rider was born on August 27th, 1931 to Melville B. and Elsie Jones Cox in Lower Marlboro, Maryland. She passed on to eternal life on April 22, 2024. Dottie is predeceased by her parents, her husband Fred Rider, her brother Kenneth Melville, her sister Ruby (Cox) Ireland, and two nephews, Brian L. Cox and Ronald F. Cox. Dottie lived in Lower Marlboro all her life until she moved to Asbury Retirement Community. Dottie’s grandfather and later her father owned a general merchandise store in Lower Marlboro which also included a post office where her mother was the postmistress. Dottie attended Fairview Elementary in Owings and graduated from Calvert High School in 1948. Dottie worked for Maryland National Bank for over 43 years. She started right after high school and retired in 1992 as Vice President and manager of the Owings branch of Maryland National Bank (now Bank of America). She experienced a few bank robberies throughout her career — she took pride in her work and career— she loved all the many people she met through the years. Whether Dottie was throwing one of her famous parties, traveling with friends to Alaska, the Caribbean, Europe & Hawaii or welcoming family to her home, she was a force of life. She showered family and friends with so much love throughout her life. She was also very active with the Lower Marlboro United Methodist Church and the Lions Club. Dottie was adored and will be greatly missed by her nephew Kenneth Melville Cox Jr. (Ann), niece in law Rose Cox, niece Cindy (Cox) Adams (Roger); great nieces Carol Cox Forbes (Scott), Judy (Cox) Turner (Nick), Leslie (Cox) Vuong (Minh); great nephews Kenneth Cox III (Staci) and Christopher Cox; and great-great nieces Hannah Cox and Evelyn Grace Forbes.
Visitation
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Services
- Funeral Service
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
11:00 AM
Interment
- Burial
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25 Apr 2024
10:10pm
Please accept my deepest condolences on the passing of Mrs. Rider. I had the pleasure of opening my first bank account in 1960 at age seven with the assistance of Mrs. Rider and Mrs. Kratz at MNB in Owings. I never had a problem with my account that those two ladies could not fix. With my warmest regards,
City
Owings
State
Maryland
27 Apr 2024
8:29am
Dottie Rider was a kind, warm, caring individual who opened her arms and heart and gave of her friendship and shared her knowledge as a mentor with a young woman who was relatively unknown to her at MNB, many years ago.
She showed much love and care for her husband, especially during his final illness, her family and animals and loved cooking and having parties for her friends. She was truly a people person.
May she rest in peace now with her Lord and family.
City
RIDGELEY
State
WV
27 Apr 2024
11:00am
My deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Dottie. I first met her as a toddler over 60 years ago when she would smile at me and hand me a lollipop whenever I visited the bank. She was a warm and caring person who always had a kind word for you. Even after I left the area, I would always pop in at MNB to say hello when I was in town. Every Christmas when I would visit MD, my sister Dee would arrive home with a treasured Lemon Pound Cake which Dottie had made for the occasion. This continued right up to the time she went into assisted living. Her kindness will never be forgotten. Rest in peace my friend.
City
Humble
State
TX
27 Apr 2024
9:28pm
My career in banking started in 1975 when Dottie and Jack King hired me while I was still in high school. They instilled in me customer service and community. In those days banking was done in person so customers became friends who we shared in their joy and sorrows. Dottie was not only a mentor to me but became a treasured friend. I have many fond memories of good times and phone calls with her and her beloved Fred. May they share a glorious reunion and God grant them eternal peace
City
Fairhaven
State
Md
4 May 2024
5:53pm
The Graces lived across the street from the Coxes. She was the only person that addressed me by by full name. She gave me my first car loan and told me when it was due. I always thought she was so beautiful, inside and out. Rest in peace Dottie, say hi to mom and dad.
City
Lower Marlboro
State
MD
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Please accept my deepest condolences on the passing of Mrs. Rider. I had the pleasure of opening my first bank account in 1960 at age seven with the assistance of Mrs. Rider and Mrs. Kratz at MNB in Owings. I never had a problem with my account that those two ladies could not fix. With my warmest regards,
Dottie Rider was a kind, warm, caring individual who opened her arms and heart and gave of her friendship and shared her knowledge as a mentor with a young woman who was relatively unknown to her at MNB, many years ago.
She showed much love and care for her husband, especially during his final illness, her family and animals and loved cooking and having parties for her friends. She was truly a people person.
May she rest in peace now with her Lord and family.
My deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Dottie. I first met her as a toddler over 60 years ago when she would smile at me and hand me a lollipop whenever I visited the bank. She was a warm and caring person who always had a kind word for you. Even after I left the area, I would always pop in at MNB to say hello when I was in town. Every Christmas when I would visit MD, my sister Dee would arrive home with a treasured Lemon Pound Cake which Dottie had made for the occasion. This continued right up to the time she went into assisted living. Her kindness will never be forgotten. Rest in peace my friend.
My career in banking started in 1975 when Dottie and Jack King hired me while I was still in high school. They instilled in me customer service and community. In those days banking was done in person so customers became friends who we shared in their joy and sorrows. Dottie was not only a mentor to me but became a treasured friend. I have many fond memories of good times and phone calls with her and her beloved Fred. May they share a glorious reunion and God grant them eternal peace
The Graces lived across the street from the Coxes. She was the only person that addressed me by by full name. She gave me my first car loan and told me when it was due. I always thought she was so beautiful, inside and out. Rest in peace Dottie, say hi to mom and dad.