Loretta Jane Ryan

Loretta Jane Ryan obituary, Madisonville, TN

Loretta Jane Ryan

Loretta Ryan Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Biereley-Hale Funeral Home, Inc. - Madisonville on Jun. 26, 2025.

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Loretta Jane (Rhett) Ryan, age 80, of Maryville, was called to her heavenly home, Tuesday, June 24, 2025. Loretta was full of life, love and the occasional bit of sarcasm.
Survivors, daughters, Kelly Ryan Kirkland, Kristy Satterfield, Loretta was a cherished grandmother to five grandchildren, T.J. (Desteny) Satterfield, Dawson (Taylor) Satterfield, Tucker Satterfield, Dallas Kirkland, Nic Kirkland, Her only great-granddaughter, Charlotte Satterfield, Sisters, Billie Dunn, Bea Meador, Several special nieces & nephews. Preceded in death by parents, Harper & Bertie Mills Thompson, brother, Jimmy Thompson, sister, Joann Thompson, father of her children, Dallas Eugene Ryan.
She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. The family would like to say "Thank You" to her Blount Discount Pharmacy family for loving and taking care of her for the past 22 years. She loved you all! Proverbs 31:28.
Graveside service & interment 11 A.M. Saturday, Vonore Methodist Cemetery, Pastor Chris Moore officiating. The family will receive friends 6-7:30 P.M. Friday at Biereley-Hale Funeral Home, Madisonville.
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