Laurel Ray Ryan Obituary
We bid farewell to Laurel Ray Ryan of Oliver Springs, Tennessee, born in Pine Knot, Kentucky, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on April 29, 2026 at the age of 83. Laurel touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Laurel Ray Ryan to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Herbert Ryan and Reba Ryan of Wartburg; and his brother Carnet (Ryan). He is survived by: his sisters, Iris (Billy Thompson) and Greta (Tommy Pennycuff); his niece Teresa Lowe of Wartburg; his wife Mary Thornton Ryan of Oliver Springs; his daughter Brenda; his son-in-law Jeff Cate of Harriman; his grandson Johnathan Cate (Samantha Lanning) of Oak Ridge; his sister-in-law Shirley Ryan of Wartburg; his nieces, Kathy Bunch of Oak Ridge and Angie Osborne of Wartburg; and his nephew Tim Pennycuff of Birmingham, Alabama..
In lieu of flowers, donations to Harriman Lions Club or Area 5 Roane County.
