Mrs. Ellen Jeannette Ryan passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 12, 2020, surrounded by loved ones. Ellen was born on April 11, 1943 in Houston, Texas to the late Francis and Ruby Burke. She spent most of her childhood in Pasadena, Texas and was one of nine children. After high school, she worked at the Texas A&M Veterinary School while raising her eldest son, Randy Hux. After moving to Spring Branch Area, she continued growing her family with another son, Ricky Hux and a daughter, Melanie Hux. She enjoyed working as a medical transcriber when her children were young. Much of her child rearing years were spent in Spring, Texas. Later, she owned and operated two businesses: one a drill team supply company and the other, a hair and nail salon. Additionally, she received her real estate license and was an active real estate agent for many years. After a divorce, she met her current husband, Theodore “Ted” Ryan, whom she married in 1996. Due to her husband’s work transfer, they relocated to Canada for a time period which Ellen thoroughly enjoyed. After returning to Texas, they settled in Spring, Texas for several years and later moved to Fulshear, Texas where they built their dream home.
Throughout her life, Ellen was a devoted mother, wife, grandmother and friend to all she met. Ellen was a fabulous cook, shopper, family supporter, and golfer. Her cooking always brought her family together for holidays as well as celebrations. Beyond filling many stomachs as well as hearts with her cooking, she was known for her enjoyment of drinking coffee with her family and friends. Her coffee pot was always full, like her heart. Ellen spent years helping her children, stepchildren and grandchildren to grow through spending as much quality time as she could with them.
She is survived by her husband of 23 years, Theodore Ryan, as well as her three loving children and their spouses: Randy and Tina Hux; Ricky and Jessica Hux; and Melanie Hux; and her three stepchildren and their spouses: Derrick and Susan Ryan; Damon & Michelle Ryan; and Darren Ryan. She was a beloved grandmother to eight grandchildren: Alexis and her husband Ryan Bouse, Landon Hux, Sarah Hux, Amanda Hux, Breanna Woytek, Ella Ryan, John Patrick Ryan and David Ryan; and one great-grandchild: Grayson Bouse. She is survived by her two sisters and their spouses: Melanie and Gene Britt and Cindy and Norm Williamson. She also leaves behind her two sister-in-laws and their spouses: Dorothy and Sam Schwartz and Hettie and Larry Valigura. Ellen leaves behind many other extended family members who will sadly miss her. All of whom she loved and touched deeply.
The family would like to give a very special thank you to Ellen’s beloved sister-in-law, Hettie, for her love and devotion over the last weeks of her life to help care for her and Ted. The family would also like to recognize Ellen’s long time, loyal friendship with Vera Curtis who was there for her throughout her life. She is considered by family as an honorary family member whom Ellen loved and adored.
Please join us for visitation and rosary on Thursday, January 16th from 5 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Forest Park Westheimer funeral home. The service will occur Friday, January 17th, starting at 2:00 p.m. Afterwards, there will be a graveside service for family only at Forest Park Westheimer located at 12800 Westheimer Road, Houston, TX 77077.
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