Barbara Ellen Rye Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on January 12, 2026 we had to say goodbye to Barbara Ellen Rye (Flora, Mississippi). You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Barbara Ellen Rye or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
As Barbara departs from this earthly realm, her essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Barbara may no longer walk beside us, her spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Barbara leaves behind.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Floyd Clifford Hickey and Juanita Hickey; her son Clifford Hickey (Mike); her grandson Anthony Hickey; and her son-in-law Brett Brave.
She is survived by: her husband Kenneth Rye; and her children, Kendra Snapp (Jeff) of Momence, Illinois, Scott Rye (Melissa) of Flora, Mississippi, Chrystal Brave of Flora, Mississippi and Shanian Rye of Kankakee, Illinois.. She is also survived by her husband, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, extended family.
