Patricia Lee Ryan's Obituary
Patricia Lee Ryan, of Culpeper, VA peacefully went to the Lord in the evening of Friday, May 20, 2022 at the age of 69.
Patricia was a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend. She devoted her life to her children and was a loving wife for 50 years.
Patricia was born in Chesterfield, VA to George and Martha Kite on May 29, 1952. Patricia graduated from Meadowbrook High School in Chesterfield, VA. In 1972, she married Elwood (Gene) Ryan in Richmond, VA, and had two children, Patrick and Robert.
Patricia directed most of her life to support civil services for the community. Patricia spent time working for the Department of Social Services, Associations of Social Work Boards, Culpeper Circuit Court, International Coalition for Medical Justice, American Farmland Trust, and the Museum of Culpeper History. Patricia loved everything Christmas and enjoyed music, especially The Beatles. She collected church hymnals and instruments and actively played the piano for over 50 years.
Patricia was a patriot and loved genealogy and tradition, spending most of her free time supporting community organizations, including Daughters of the American Revolution, Children of the American Revolution, The Garden Club of Madison, and Hebron Lutheran Church in Madison, VA. She was always willing to lend a helping hand to whoever needed it, including using her genealogical experience to help countless friends conduct their family ancestry research and records search. With her perpetual love of history and Virginia. Patricia always highlighted to friends that she was ninth generation Virginian and traced the family lineage back to before the Revolutionary War.
Patricia is survived by her husband, Elwood (Gene) Ryan; two sons, Patrick Ryan of Richmond, VA, and Robert Ryan, II (Kay) of Culpeper, VA; grandchildren, William Ryan, Winston Ryan, Scarlett Ryan, and Colt Ryan; and countless extended family members, close at heart and forever blessed.
Patricia was preceded in death by her parents, George and Marth Kite of Chesterfield, VA.
She was a woman of principle, sacrifice, a champion for her family, and an aide to all, certain to meet the Lord with a firm hug and a smile.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, May 25, 2022, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Found and Sons Funeral Chapel of Culpeper, 850 Sperryville Pike, Culpeper, VA 22701.
Patricia’s funeral service will be held privately at Morning Star Lutheran Church, 282 Morning Star Road, Mount Jackson, VA.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, 322 8th Avenue, 16th Floor, New York, NY 10001.
An online guestbook and tribute wall are available at www.foundandsons.com
Found and Sons Funeral Chapel of Culpeper is serving the family.
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