Lily Mae Ryan

Lily Mae Ryan, 96, passed away from this life on September 8, 2023 in Grand Prairie, Texas. Lily was born on December 13th, 1926, the only child, to Ida Mae (Pierce) and Henry Grady Pruett in Dallas, Texas. Lily lived in Dallas County, Texas all her life.

Lily is survived by four daughters, Jill and Jeff Brubaker, Sherry and Tom Hairston, Jana and Steve Riley, Joy and Ren Roberts, one son, Danny Ryan, 10 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, 5 great-great grandchildren. Special cousins Norma Hargrove and Martha Campbell. Also, many other cousins, friends, and bowling friends.

Lily is preceded in death by husband of 54 years , Jarrell (Jerry) Ryan, parents, Ida & Grady Pruett, granddaughter, Tina Hairston, grandson Dusty Roberts, great grandson Tyler Erwin.

Lily married the love of her life, Jerry Ryan, on July 7, 1946. Lily loved her family and greatly enjoyed taking part in all family events. Lily enjoyed bowling for many years and casino hopping trips with Cousin Norma. Lily travelled to many city, state, and national bowling tournaments. She received recognition for attending 30 WIBC National Bowling Tournaments.

The pallbearers will be grandsons, Barry Jackson, Kelly Jackson, Jeffrey Brubaker, Alex Fender, Graham Davis, Anthony Morgan, Randy Harrington, and Dylan Ryan.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Jeff Brubaker, Tom Hairston, Steve Riley, and Ren Roberts.

Visitation will be Thursday, September 14, 2023 from 11:00 am to noon at Hughes Family Tribute Center, 9700 Webb Chapel Rd., Dallas, TX. 75220. Funeral services at noon.

Interment will be at Restland Cemetery, 13005 Greenville Ave., Dallas, TX 75243

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