Maralee Janis (White) Grider

Maralee Janis (White) Grider was born on June 30, 1950 to William and Dori 

White of Carrollton, Missouri.  She attended Root Elementary and graduated 

from Carrollton High School, class of 1968.    Maralee received a BS in Education 

from Northwest Missouri State University where she was a member of Phi Mu 

Sorority and synchronized swimming team, the Dolphins.  She married her high 

school sweetheart Stephen Grider in 1970 and they had three children, 

Stephanie, Gabriel, and Garrett. 

Mrs. Grider was a beloved elementary teacher in the Carrollton School District 

for 46 years.  After retirement she continued to substitute teach in Norborne and 

Carrollton school districts and was active in many organizations throughout the 

county.  She was a member of Carrollton Garden Club, Woman’s Club, P.E.O. 

Sorority, Country Club, and the United Methodist Church.  She was Girl Scout 

and Boy Scout leader for 25 years.  In 2010 she was Carrol County School District 

Teacher of the Year and she was a board member of the Fire Board, Methodist 

Day Care Board, Library Board, Park Board, MU Extension Board and book club 

member.  Her early years included 4H, church choir, band, cheerleading, Girl 

Scouts, softball and lifeguarding at the Carrollton public pool. 

Maralee was dearly loved by family and friends and she will be remembered for 

her constant kindness, respect for all, her witty and warm personality, and her 

inner and outer beauty.  She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, 

Beverly White. 

She leaves her husband, Steve of 53 years, her children, Stephanie Overboe 

(Trent) of Powhatan, VA, Gabriel Grider (Ann) of Smithville, MO., and Garrett 

Grider (Jenna) of Weston, MO.  Five grandchildren Ryann Overboe, Polly 

Overboe, Tyler Overboe, Hudson Grider, and Genevieve Grider.  Three sisters, 

Juanita White, Barbara Cooper (Jack), and Kristin Hoppock (Ron) and several 

nieces, nephews, and extended family. 

A graveside service will be held at Oak Hill Cemetery in Carrollton, MO at 

1pm on Sunday, May 5th followed by a Celebration of Life held at the Carrollton 

Country Club starting at 3pm.  To honor Maralee and her bright, fun-loving 

nature and love of flowers, we encourage guests attending both gatherings to 

dress in their favorite spring garden colors.