Frances Rose Ryan

Frances Rose Stillman Ryan, age 80, formerly of Farragut, TN, passed away on July 8, 2024, in Williamsburg, VA. Born in Cahokia, Illinois, Fran never outgrew her farm roots, cherishing her love for gardening, yard work, quilting, sewing, and crafting.

Throughout her life, Fran and her husband traveled extensively around the world, both during his career in the Air Force and into their retirement. They eventually settled in Farragut, making East Tennessee their home for over 30 years.

Fran was an active member of her community. She was a member of the Fox Den Women's Club, a member and past president of the Tennessee Valley Golden Retriever Rescue, and a member of the Veronica Ministry at St. John Neumann Catholic Church. Fran had a deep affection for her golden retrievers and enjoyed daily walks with Max (all three of them!) in Fox Den. She also took pleasure in driving her bright red Mustang with the top down on beautiful days. She had a great love for the Smoky Mountains and climbed Mt. LeConte several times.

Above all, Fran loved her family and cherished her role as "Meme" to her beloved granddaughters and great-granddaughters.

Fran was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Michael James Ryan; her parents, Clifford Francis Stillman and Marguerite Range Stillman Saunders. She is survived by her son Blake and his wife Sally; her daughter Michelle Ryan Grant and her husband Jason; her four granddaughters, Amanda Ryan, Sarah Ryan, Emily Grant, and Avery Grant Hisscock; and her two great-granddaughters, Cecilia Hisscock and Lucy Hisscock. She is also survived by her sister Barbara Helen Bauer and numerous lifelong friends.

A funeral mass will be celebrated at noon on August 8th at St. John Neumann Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial donations to St. John Neumann Catholic Church. Expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.nelsenwilliamsburg.com.