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Loraine Ryan Obituary
Surviving are her two devoted daughters, Sue Childress and husband, Marty, and Rebecca Dunkenberger and husband, Thomas; her beloved sons, William R. Ryan and Debbie Plunkett, and David G. Ryan and wife, Ellen, all residing in Shawsville, Va.; and daughter-in-law, Rhonda K. Ryan, of Roanoke, Va. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren, Thomas, Elizabeth and David Dunkenberger, Ryan, Sarah, and Allen Childress, Kate Childress Stewart, Patrick Norvel Ryan, Kelley Ryan Sutphin, Robert and John Ryan, Givens, Linden, Anne and Adam Ryan; and nine greatgrandchildren, Will, Alex, Jack, Logan and Reese Dunkenberger, Emma and Anna Ryan, and Mitchem and Camden Sutphin.
She was a long time member of White Memorial United Methodist Church. Loraine and her late husband, White, along with Clyde and the late Hester Sisson, were founding partners of Sisson & Ryan, Inc. This company began as a partnership between friends and has endured and prospered for 56 years.
The family is indebted to Clyde Sisson for his constant support and leadership. The family would like to extend its heartfelt thanks to the wonderful caregivers who were with her during her illness, allowing her to remain at home for several years and for the loving care which the Roanoke United Methodist Home extended to Loraine during her stay at the facility.
The visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11, 2009, at The Horne Funeral Home in Christiansburg. A graveside service will be held 10 a.m. on Thursday, March 12, 2009, at Sherwood Memorial Park followed by a memorial service at noon at White Memorial United Methodist Church in Shawsville, Va.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Mountain Valley Charitable Foundation, Inc., P.O. Box 321, Shawsville, Va. 24162. Online condolences may be sent to www.hornefuneralservice.com. The Ryan family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, Va.
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Memories and Condolences
for Loraine Ryan
Robin Howell
March 13, 2009
Dear Bill and Family
I am sorry for your loss. Mrs. Ryan was such a wonderful women. I remember when I was younger and still in grade school, I would be sent home with fund raising booklets and Mrs. Ryan always purchased several things, even if more than one child would come to her. She would say that she had to support Shawsville and supporting the children in school was one of the best ways.
I have missed seeing her over the years, especially at the 4th of July Celebration. Seeing her bright smile would always make everyone else smile. I think the fireworks might just be a little brighter this coming 4th because she will be smiling down on us and celebrating with us.
Mrs. Ryan was a wonderful women and a wonderful neighbor in our small town of Shawsville.
Roger & Robin Howell
Old Town Rd, Shawsville
Amy Compton
March 13, 2009
Bill, Debbie, Robert, Kelley, &John
I am so sorry to hear of your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. Cherish your memories always
Love you all
Fred & Pauline Smith
March 12, 2009
To all of the Ryan family, We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. We did not know Mrs Ryan personally but we heard only good, kind things about her. She surely must have been a remarkable, lovely lady and we hope you can find comfort in knowing that she is a beautiful angel in heaven. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sandra Booth
March 12, 2009
To the Ryan family,
We are so sorry to hear about your mom. We are praying for your family.
Eddie and Sandra Booth
Korene Thompson
March 12, 2009
Bill, David, Sue and family...I just learned of your mother's death and you know I would have been there for you at visitation had I known. You all have a special place in my heart for all the years of memories our families have shared and your words of kindness during my parent's death. I wanted to let you know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Korene Thomas Thompson
Lewis Long, Sr.
March 11, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. With deepest sympathy~ Lewis L. Long, Sr. and Family
Brenda Ratcliff
March 11, 2009
The Ryan Family,
I am sorry to say that I never had the pleasure of meeting your Mom, but she must have been a wonderful person to have raised such special children. I did not grow up in this area, but you can not talk about Shawsville without thinking of the Ryan family. So sorry for your loss.
Brenda Phoenix Ratcliff and Randy Ratcliff
Ed & Debbie Gallimore
March 11, 2009
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your mom, gma, loved one. We've only heard good, pleasant words spoken of her. What a legacy to leave to your children, grandchildren. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, knowing that only God can give the strength needed during this time. Lean on Him, He has STRONG shoulders.
Pat Myers
March 11, 2009
To the Ryan family, we were so sorry to hear about Mrs. Ryan passing away. I personally have so many fond memories of her as we grew up, while in high school, and spending summers at your pool. Dad was just talking last night about how kind she was to our Aunt Grace when she volunteered at the hospital. Our whole family loved her. Your mom was such a kind lady to everyone. You will be in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this very difficult time. Pat and Maurice Myers and the Criaghead family.
Harry and Peggy Childress
March 11, 2009
Sue, David, Rebecca and Bill: We are so very sorry for your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do. May the Good Lord hold you close in this time of grief. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jimmy & Myrtle Yopp
March 11, 2009
Our sympathy goes to the entire Ryan family. You are in our prayers. Your Mom was a pillar of the Shawsville community and will truly be missed.
Bobbie Bayne Aldridge
March 11, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I worked at Lewis Gale for a number of years and met Loraine when she volunteered there. She was the most loving and giving person I've ever met. I've thought of her so much over the last 8 or 9 years and wondered about her. She will be greatly missed
Teresa (Dunn) Carroll
March 11, 2009
I will always remember what a Beautiful Person Mrs. Ryan was, inside and out. May your family take comfort that she is now in heaven celebrating with Mr. Ryan. They are joined together again!
Lisa Doss
March 11, 2009
To the Ryan family: My thoughts and prayers are with you. I did not know Mrs. Ryan personally, but I was a good friend and co-worker of Sonny's. He talked often about his family. So I know she was a great lady.
Barbara Waller
March 11, 2009
To the Ryan family: I am sorry for your loss and pray that God will comfort you with His peace. Garland Robinson was my uncle by marriage, and I always remember hearing many kind remarks about Loraine. She was a very special person.
Linda & Jack Dillon
March 11, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. May God bring you peace and comfort in the coming days.
Faye Sisson
March 11, 2009
Dear Rebecca, Bill, David and Sue....What can I say? Some of the fondest memories of my life were with your precious mother and you all. I have missed all of you so much over the years, and just this past weekend was thinking of Loraine and how much love she gave to everyone she knew. I will never forget her beautiful smile and joyous laughter. She hauled all of us kids around all over the place and never complained....she had as much fun as we did; and made more sandwiches than any woman I ever knew. :) Mother and Daddy thought the world of your Mother and Daddy and always had so much fun going to the Ruritan Club on Saturday nights to dance. I know they are all dancing in heaven now; young and healthy and happy. My deepest heartfelt condolences to all of you.
Love and prayers,
Sandra Atkinson
March 10, 2009
To The Ryan Family:
Loraine was one of the people who touched so many lives in the Shawsville/Elliston and surrounding areas. She never met a stranger and if you ever talked with her you had some great conversations and a lot of memories from those talks. I have not lived in the area for many years but I have stayed in touch with some of the people and it does saddened me to see us losing so many. But we all know that they are in a much better place than any of us without pain, and we will see them some day. To the entire family God be with you during this difficult time and I will keep you in my prayers.
Peggy Dickerson Willis
March 10, 2009
Your Angel of a Mother here on earth, is now complete with her new wings in Heaven!! What a blessing to know where that beautiful lady now resides. I love you all...
Peggy
Betty and Tommy Basham
March 10, 2009
We are so sorry for the loss of your Mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Judy Cole
March 10, 2009
Rebecca, Sue, Bill, David and families:
We are saddened to learn of Mrs. Ryan's passing. She was a great lady. We always enjoyed visiting with each of you and your families when we came to the Methodist Home to see our mother. You have our deepest sympathy
Judy E. Cole and Connie E. Turner
daughters of Alma Epperly
Amanda and Larry Collins
March 10, 2009
We are sorry to hear about your loss.Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
March 10, 2009
To all of the Ryan family. My God help you get through this time of loss. Mrs. Ryan was a sweet lady and her smile will always be remembered.
Tim and Penny Atkinson
W.Richard and Janice Shelton
March 10, 2009
We are sad to hear of Mrs. Ryan's passing. May your memories give you comfort and may the special peace that comes only from God be yours at this time.
Jim & Dickie Hinchee
March 10, 2009
So sorry for your loss. She was a great lady and we have enjoyed knowing her and her family
Nancy (Spangler) Yopp
March 10, 2009
I am so sorry for your loss. Lodie was a piece of Heaven here on earth.I will always remember her sweet smile and sparkling eyes.Our family was lucky to have your family for neighbors,and to share ketchup with. Love, Nancy
Some classy ladies!
March 10, 2009
Ryan's taking the subway in NYC
March 10, 2009
One of my all time favorite trips - NYC with the Dunkenberger/Ryans!
March 10, 2009
Debra Nack
March 10, 2009
To our Ryan friends and family:
We grew up loving your mother.
My deepest sympathy to all.
Debra Dickerson Nack
March 10, 2009
Bill and David and family, I wanted to express my condolences and sympathy for the lose of your Mother. Losing your Mom is a piece of you and it can never be replaced.
Russell Whitworth (Christiansburg)
Joyce Midkiff
March 10, 2009
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers will be with you.
Ervin Epperly
March 10, 2009
Sue my heart goes, out to you. Mrs Ryan was a great Lady. I always told people, if i could pick a second Mom, it would be your Mom. She was always so kind to me. Now she is with my Mom, and in a much better place. God Bless You Sue.
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