She was born on October 1, 1925 in Benton, MO. to the late Charles and Adelia Westrich Bollinger.
On December 2, 1944 in Benton, MO she married Thomas Ryan Jr. who preceded her in death on June 28, 1997.
She was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Sikeston, MO.
Survivors include two sons and one daughter-in-law, Tom Ryan of Sikeston, MO. and Gary and Barbara Ryan of Sikeston, MO.; one daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and John Tolbert of Advance, MO.; two sisters, Mary LeGrand and Jane Burden both of Sikeston, MO.; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 29, 2020 from 11:00 a.m. until time of memorial service at 1:00 p.m. at Nunnelee Funeral Chapel in Sikeston, MO.
Online condolences may be sent to: www.nunneleefuneralchapel.com