Obituary of Frances L. Ryan

Frances L. Clark Ryan, age 62, of Barnett, Missouri, passed away Saturday, November 1, 2008 at St. Mary�s Health Center, Jefferson City, Missouri. She was born June 13, 1946 in Granite City, Illinois, a daughter to Milford �Artie� and Ruby (Johnson) Clark. Frances was raised by her grandparents, Willard and Alma Clark. She loved animals, especially birds and also loved flowers. In her spare time, Frances enjoyed gardening and visiting with friends. Frances was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and aunt and a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate her accomplishments and will cherish the memories she created for her family and friends. Surviving are her loving friend and companion of 25 years, Hart Peerson; one son, James Kevin Ryan and wife Elizabeth of Tuscumbia, Missouri; one daughter Valerie Ryan of Eldon, Missouri; one brother Gary Clark of Granite City, Illinois; five sisters, Rosalee Perigen of Granite City, Illinois, Sharon Burdett of Roach, Missouri, Karen Sue Stone of Barnett, Missouri, Bootsie Beulah Ruth Gann of Henderson, Nevada and Brenda Ewan of Iberia, Missouri; two grandchildren, Heather Ryan and Alex Maher; one great-grandchild, Chariot Love Ryan along with several other relatives and many friends. Frances was preceded in death by one brother, Floyd Dickerson and one infant sister.