Sue McMahan Ryan

Sue McMahan Ryan obituary, Dade County, GA

Sue McMahan Ryan

Sue Ryan Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Ryan Funeral Home and Crematory on Mar. 9, 2026.
Sue McMahan Ryan, 87, a lifelong resident of Dade County, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026.

Sue graduated from Dade County High School, retired from Trenton Spinning Mills and was a member of Rising Fawn Methodist Church. She spent many hours making beautiful quilts, enjoyed cooking and loved her dachshunds. Sue was preceded in death by her parents, Donni & Lucille Cochran McMahan, husband, Willard Ryan, brother, Gene McMahan, and sisters, Ginny Davis & Joyce Flynn.

Sue is survived by her daughter, Karen Ryan (Jon Somsen) and son, Ralph (Kim) Ryan; several nieces & nephews.

A graveside service will be held at a later date at Lake Hills Memorial Gardens. Online condolences may be shared at ryanfuneralhome.net.

A special thank you is extended to the staff of Dade Health & Rehab and Tapestry Hospice for the wonderful care they provided. In her memory, please consider a donation to Rising Fawn Methodist Church.

Arrangements are under the care of Ryan Funeral Home & Crematory, Trenton, GA.

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