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Jean Ryan Obituary
Mrs. Ryan, 85, of Charlotte passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 3, 2009 at the Brian Center.
Mrs. Ryan was born in Coral Gables, Florida on August 8, 1923 to the late Ernest and Estelle Overstreet. She was a devoted mother and grandmother who loved her family more than anything else in the world. Mrs. Ryan was a member of Memorial United Methodist Church and was actively involved until her health declined. Mrs. Ryan was preceded in death by her son, Jeffrey Ryan.
Mrs. Ryan is survived by daughter, Janet Green and husband Tom, and sons, Jack and Jim Ryan, all of Charlotte; grandson, Jack Ryan Jr. of Cincinnati, Ohio; and by her beloved cats, Bob, Bill, Henry and Howard.
A celebration of her life will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 6 at Memorial United Methodist Church, 4012 Central Avenue with Rev. Ron Riley officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.
Memorials may be made to Memorial United Methodist Church, 4012 Central Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28205.
Wilson Funeral Service is assisting the Ryan Family. Online condolences may be made at www.Mem.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Terri Ryan Sclafani
February 27, 2010
Dear Charlotte Ryan Cousins,
Our dear sweet Moms will always be
Living inside our hearts for eternity
Saving us a special place
Until who knows when
On that glorious day...
We'll hug our Moms once again!
Lorna Gordon
February 27, 2010
Janet, Tom, Jim and Jack.. our happy memories of your beautiful, kind Mother will live with us always. You were blessed to have her and now blessed to have her watching over you from heaven always. God Bless,
Allison Curtis
March 9, 2009
Ms. Ryan was a lovely woman and a great neighbor to have in Sardis Woods. My family still has the rose bush she left for me when she moved away from that area. We have many fond memories of her with her flowers, yard awards, being a great person to talk with and her cats. I know that she will be greatly missed. My deepest sympathies. My thoughts are with you during this time.
March 5, 2009
To Janet and her brothers; we had so much fun running wild on Sardis Road. Your mother was always fun and her door was open for early morning visits. I remember when she would make a cake and she let us scrape the bowl for the wonderful icing! She was beautiful, gracious and a wonderful person. She will be a part of me forever and I am thankful to have been part of her family. Julie Goode Lee
Bobbi Sherrill
March 5, 2009
Jack, Jim, and Janet,
Your Mom was one of the most gracious and classy ladies I have ever known. I loved her dearly. She will always have a special place reserved in my heart as you all will. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,
Bobbi
Terri Ryan Sclafani
March 5, 2009
Dear Janet, Jack & Jim, Your dear Mom is now 'safe home' with Jeffrey & the many other relatives who watch over us. She lives in your heart now and will be rememberd in all our prayers. Wishing you comfort & peace.
Joel and Lana Haecherl
March 5, 2009
Dear Janet,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. Your mom was so special to us. She will be missed.
Virginia
March 5, 2009
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. Janet please know that God has another Angel looking down upon you. Your Mom was a lovely lady and I know she will be missed greatly.
Love You,
Lorna and Gordon Ryan-Kesecker
March 5, 2009
Dear Janet and all the family, Please know that we are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. We know your Mom is in good company now and sipping tea with the old family members from days gone by. Our deepest sympathy to all of you. God's blessings and healing.
Wade Goode
March 4, 2009
Dear Old Neighbors
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. My memories of growing up know that she had a heart of gold!! She had the love and patience to go through ,A LOT OF GUITARS, BIKES, CHEVY SS, and lots of early morning egg&cheese and bacon breakfast for the bus stop in the morning. I will always have the greatest memories and cherish them forever of her kindness to me and to all of you! I am lucky to have known her and your family. Wade and Andrea Goode
Judy Collora
March 4, 2009
Janet and Jack,
I'm still really shocked to hear about your mom. I'm just so very sorry for you both. I truly hope you'll find solace knowing that she can finally have eternal peace and comfort. Mostly I hope that you'll be comforted by many fond memories as you grieve your loss. She was a good mom, and I hope that you'll both come to recognize that you've been really good kids to her as well. During these last several years as her health has failed her, you should know that you've served her selflessly in a way that would make any mother very proud.
As always, my thoughts are with you.
March 4, 2009
Dear Janet,Tom,Jack and Jim,I was saddened to hear the news about your mother.Your Mother was always such a lovely person with a warmth that was truly special.I will always cherish my memories of her at Great Oaks, where there was always a box of kittens in the kitchen for her to play with and love.That is one of the things that stands out most was her love of you all and her kitties.She always had the funniest stories about her cats and the bathrobes...My thoughts and prayers are with you all!Bunnie Brown
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