Mrs. Thelma Melton Ryans, age 86, a resident of Shipley Road, Cookeville, TN, formerly of N. Chamberlain Avenue, Rockwood, TN passed away Saturday, July 24, 2010 in the Masters Health Care Center in Algood, TN. She was born November 4, 1923 in Marshall County, AL to John Willie & Sarah Alice Keylon Melton. Mrs. Ryans was a member of First Baptist Church in Rockwood. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ellis Ryans; daughter, Brenda McCoy; son-in-law, Ed McCoy; and brother, T.J. Melton.
Survivors include:
Son and Daughter-in-law: Jimmy & Leisa Ryans of Cookeville, TN
Grandchildren: Tommie Denise Taylor
Terry Shane Gibson
Amanda Brooke Fletcher
James Kyle Ryans
Christopher Ellis Ryans
Craig Andrew Ryans
Britton Kirk Roberts
Ashley Elizabeth Callahan
9 Great Grandchildren
Sisters: Willie Mae Poole of Conyers, GA
Leota Patterson of Rockwood, TN
Brothers: Glenn Melton & wife, Emma of Newberry, SC
Troy Melton & wife, Sandi of Rockwood, TN
And several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at 8:00 p.m. E.D.T. from the Chapel of Evans Mortuary. Graveside services and interment will be held Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. E.D.T. in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Rockwood. The family will receive friends Tuesday, July 27 from 6:00 p.m. E.D.T. until 8:00 p.m. E.D.T. at the Evans Mortuary. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice
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So sorry to hear of Thelma's death. I knew Thelma almost all my life. She was a really good person. I know she is in Heaven. My thoughts are with her family. We were on vacation and didn't hear until we got back.
Judy Johnson (Rockwood, TN)
Jimmy, I was so sorry to hear of Thelma's passing. She has put up a good fight for so many years with her heart problems, but we all know that she is so much better off now. Mother has told me many times what a wonderful job you all were doing taking care of her the last year or so. I really wanted to be there for the services, but was just not able to make it home. You all have certainly been in my thoughts and prayers though. Take care of yourself.
Barbara Patterson Jeffers (Newton, NC)
JIMMY SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR MOTHER.YOU WILL BE IN OUR PRAYERS. TERESA(SPRADLING)VANCE
TERESA VANCE (Rockwood, TN)
Sorry to hear about your Mom.
Angela Crabtree (Pigeon Forge, TN)
Jimmy, My heart & prayers are with all of you. She was a very special & sweet person & a good woman. I truly loved her. Love all of you.
Rhonda Melton Justice (Harriman, TN)
Jimmy & Leisa,
I'm so sorry to learn of your mother's passing. Take comfort in good memories and may you find peace soon.
Tammy O.
Tammy ODell (Cookeville, TN)
Renee Laymance (Wartburg, TN)
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