Mary Ellen Ryans Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Mary Ellen Ryans (Church Hill, Tennessee), who passed away on May 28, 2020, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Kyle H. Long and Buena Vista Long; her husband Willard Ryans; her son-in-law Paul Rector; her siblings, Nell Rose Long, Nancy Gray and Kenneth "Barlow" Long; and her parents-in-law, Henry and Bessie Ryans.

She is survived by: her daughter Diane Rector; her grandchildren, Joshua Rector (Hillary) and Leslie Rector (Calvin); her great grandchildren, Christian Lewis, Callie Lewis and Phoenix Rector; and her sisters, Ruby Arnold and Carla Mae Higgins Bright. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to First Freewill Baptist Church of Church Hill in memory of Mary Ellen.