Heather DeAnne Ryals Obituary
The family announces the passing of Heather DeAnne Ryals (Mansfield, Louisiana) on October 20, 2026. Heather, born on December 20, 1995 in Shreveport, Louisiana, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Heather DeAnne Ryals to show support.
She was predeceased by: her grandparents, Clifford, Patricia McInnis and William Edward Ryals Sr.; and her aunt Melanie Ryals Wiley. She is survived by: her parents, Melissa McInnis Ryals (Jeff) and William Edward Ryals Jr. (Julie); her fiancé Zachary Sterling; her grandmother Betty Ryals; her nieces and nephews, Paityn, Carter, Abbi, Emilia, Ryker, Piper of Mary, P. J., Waylon, Rhett, Tatum, Olivia, Kaylum and Kaisen; her siblings, Peyton Ryals (Tori), Billy Ryals, Nikki Martin (William) and Tyler Smith (Chloe); and her sister-in-law Sodika Drew (Shemar).
Visitation was held on Friday, October 23rd 2026 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Rose-Neath Funeral Home (943 Polk St, Mansfield, LA 71052). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 24th 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Mitchell Baptist Church (15551 LA-174, Converse, LA 71419). A burial will be held on Saturday, October 24th 2026 from 12:30 PM to 12:45 PM at the Converse Cemetery.
