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Nancy Ryan Obituary
WEBER CITY, VA – Nancy Roberta Ryan, age 78 of Weber City, VA went to be with the Lord, Sunday, July 16, 2023 after a lengthy period of declining health.
She was born in Fort Blackmore, VA on September 3, 1944 to the late Charles Boyd Sawyer and Grace Mae Pendleton Sawyer. Nancy was a member of Big Cut Central Baptist Church in Gate City, VA and was a volunteer at the Scott County Ministerial Association Food Pantry in Gate City, VA.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, James Sawyer, Johnny Sawyer, Tommy Sawyer, Sr. and Rufus Sawyer; sisters, Ina Pike and Mary Brickey; daughter, Barbara Denise Ryan; & infant son, James Wesley Ryan.
Nancy is survived by her husband of 58 years, Darrell J. Ryan; son, Lesley "Les" Ryan; 3 grandchildren, April Buckner, Shaina Gunter and special granddaughter, Kiki Presley; 8 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; sister, Elsie Begley and Alice McConnell (James); several nieces and nephews; special friends, James McConnell, Norman Sawyer, Matthew Barnes, David Turner, Billy Booker, Ronald Collier and Dewey and Linda Ryan.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, July 20, 2023 from 5 to 7 PM at Colonial Funeral Home, Weber City, VA. Funeral service will follow at 7 PM with Pastor Jerry Hensley. Music will be provided by Pine Grove Harmony.
Graveside service will be held Friday, July 21, 2023 at 11 AM in the Holston View Cemetery, Weber City, VA. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet at Colonial Funeral Home at 10:30 AM. Nephews and Matthew Barnes will serve as pallbearers.
Honorary pallbearers will all be nephews.
Flowers will be accepted, or memorials may be made to the Scott County Ministerial Association Food Pantry in Gate City, VA.
The family wishes to extend special thanks to family, friends and neighbors who assisted and prayed during this time and to the doctors and nurses at Holston Valley Medical Center.
Online condolences may be made to the Ryan family by visiting our website at www.colonialfhscott.com
COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME, Weber City, VA is honored to serve the family of Nancy Roberta Ryan.
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Jimi Tonkin and family.
September 13, 2023
Sure going to miss you in the prayer room sweet lady, we hope to see you again in heaven with our lord Jesus. Bless you and your whole family. Your blessed always, our grand children miss you so much.
Steve Jones
July 20, 2023
Darrell
We are so sorry to hear of Nancy's passing. You and your family are in our prayers.
Steve and Benita Jones
Garrett Smith
July 19, 2023
I'm so sorry to hear about Nancy Darrell and les I always loved her sending prayers I live in Ohio now love you all
Pat Sawyer Velie Velie
July 18, 2023
A precious cousin.
Lane
July 18, 2023
I am so sorry. I always liked Nancy. Had not saw in long time. I didn't recognize her. Prayers for family
Sandra Sawyer
July 18, 2023
Nancy will be greatly missed by all who knew her. May God wrap his arms around all her family at this time of sorrow. I'm sure Nancy was greeted with a host of family as she crossed over. Thank you Nancy for all your kindness an love.
Terry & Donna Jones
July 18, 2023
So sorry to hear about Nancy. She was such a sweet lady. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Emma Starnes Hartsock
July 17, 2023
Dear Ears,
I am so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. We love you. Prayers your family and friends.
Marie
LINDA RYAN
July 17, 2023
To My Nancy: Your kind heart and my memories will help me walk through this grieving period. When we moved here in 2002 you helped me settle into the southern life, me being a northerner and all! Shortly after, you were hospitalized with your lung disease. I thought, surely My Nancy won't be taken. Then you were granted more than 20 years of life. Now it is your time for peace. I know you will worry about Darrell and Les and the rest of the family. We will do our best to help Darrell with whatever he needs. I can't fix his broken heart, but he knows you are reunited with loved ones in heaven. He will meet you there when God calls. I will miss you forever. I can't say good bye. Until we meet again. I love you. Linda
Teresa Robinette
July 17, 2023
Nancy will be missed. She brought so much joy to everyone.
Emogene Quillen
July 17, 2023
Love and prayers for her sweet family.. I always loved Nancy and enjoyed talking with her every chance we got down through the years❤❤ Love you Darrell and praying God supply peace comfort and strength for you and your family as only He can❤
I love you Maw, rest in paradise
Keiaira Sargent
July 17, 2023
I’m blessed to call you my maw. You were the most beautiful sweetest soul . I will miss you forever ❤
April Buckner
July 17, 2023
Gone but NEVER FORGOTTEN my sweet sweet Maw
April Buckner
July 17, 2023
I am forever grateful for your unconditional love and guidance, you will always be favorite hug, and one of my hardest “see you laters”
Lisa Presley
July 17, 2023
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Narnie Sluss
July 17, 2023
So sorry to hear about Nancy's passing. My love and prayers go out to the family. Just remember GOD is with you every minute of the day to give you love and peace all the time.
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