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Feb
27
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6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Hart’s at the Cupola
6324 Peake Road, Macon, GA 31210
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28
Graveside service
11:00 a.m.
Glen Haven Memorial Gardens
7070 Houston Rd, Macon, GA 31216
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Wanda Ryals Obituary
Wanda Jane Ryals, 71, of Lizella, Georgia, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026. The family will greet friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Friday, February 27, 2026, at Hart’s at the Cupola. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens.
She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren, doing puzzles and artwork, and taking care of her beloved dog, Tater.
She is survived by her sons, James Fordham, William Fordham, Joseph (Lori) Fordham, and Jonathan Fordham; her grandchildren: Starr, Cheyenne, and Wes. She is preceded in death by her husbands, Jim Fordham and Bill Ryals; her parents James A. and Rueline Helms; her siblings Nancy and Ingram. She will be sorely missed by her family as she was a source of strength and comfort for all who knew her.
Please visit www.hartsmort.com to express condolences.
Hart’s at the Cupola, Hart's Mortuary and Cremation Center, 6324 Peake Rd, Macon, GA 31210 has charge of the arrangements.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Feb
27
Visitation
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Hart’s at the Cupola
6324 Peake Road, Macon, GA 31210
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsFeb
28
Graveside service
11:00 a.m.
Glen Haven Memorial Gardens
7070 Houston Rd, Macon, GA 31216
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsServices provided by
Hart's Mortuary & Cremation Center at the CupolaOnly 1 day left for delivery to next service.