Anne Turner Ryals
1920 - 2014
Anne Turner Ryals
1920 - 2014
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BORN
1920
DIED
2014
Anne Ryals Obituary
On March 8, 1944, she married the love of her life, James H. Ryals. They spent 69 years and 10 months together. After World War II, they moved to Little Rock where Anne was employed at the Federal Reserve Bank for 30 years.
Anne was a devout member of Pulaski Heights Presbyterian Church for 67 years. She loved her church and church family and served in many jobs at the church. She loved working crossword puzzles, daily jumble and the daily crypto quote.
Anne was preceded in death by her parents, her sisters, Jane and Florence Turner, Ruby Woosley, Ione Billingsley, Lane Witt and Helen Turner, and her brothers, Paul Wayne, Roy and Jimmy Turner. She is survived by her husband, James; daughter and son-in-law, Jane Anne and Lonnie Spikes; grandson, Clay Spikes; sisters and brothers-in-law, Blanche and David Crouch and Maxine and Wesley Moore; brother-in-law, James Parks; and many nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank Briarwood Nursing Home for the wonderful care that they showed Anne for the five years that she was a resident.
Visitation will be Thursday, January 30 from 6-8 p.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Rd.). On Friday, January 31 at 1:00 p.m., the family will gather for the burial service at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander, officiated by Rev. David Crouch. The funeral service will follow at 2:30 p.m. at Pulaski Heights Presbyterian Church, 4401 Woodlawn Dr., Little Rock, officiated by Rev. Ruskin Falls. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Pulaski Heights Presbyterian Church.
Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501)224-2200. Anne's online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.
February 1, 2014
I worked with Anne at the Federal Reserve Bank. She was a sweet person. When I had surgery she beat me to the hospital. She always spoke so lovingly of you Jane Anne and Jim. I know your hearts are heavy but time will help and I know you have lots of good memories.
Billie Pennington
Lucille Sweeden
January 31, 2014
Jim, my condolences on the loss of your loved one.
Karen Coulter
January 30, 2014
What a wonderful, loving lady who always opened her home to the scores of nieces and nephews who wandered through Little Rock. I am grateful Aunt Anne and Uncle James were such wonderful examples of generosity and thoughtfulness. I'm so sad I will not be able to attend the funeral, but our thoughts and prayers are with Jane Anne, Lonnie, and Uncle James.
Ralph Turner
January 29, 2014
Sincere condolences from a cousin.
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Paula Hickey Oliver
January 28, 2014
I'm so sorry to hear of Anne's passing and I hate that Jan and I will not be able to attend the service due to work conflicts. Our thoughts will be with James and all the family during this difficult time.
Bib Anne Finchum
January 28, 2014
I love you Aunt Anne. Uncle Jim, Jane Anne, Lonnie I'm praying for you. We had some great times at those Friday night cookouts and of course I will carry your name always. Love you all, Bib Anne
Debbie Helms
January 28, 2014
No other woman could have been a better 2nd mom and Christian example than you.
My heart is heavy, but I know you are rejoicing in heaven.
Love to the family.
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