Linda Ryan

January 8, 1942 - February 12, 2021

Linda Lee Lichliter Ryan, 79, of Basye, passed away Friday, February 12, 2021. Linda was born January 08, 1942 in Fort Valley, VA to the late Shirley “Bud” Lichliter and Olive Harmon Courtney. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Eugene Robert Ryan. Surviving are her children: Dwight D. Dinges of Fort Valley, Tammy Craig and husband Mike of Quicksburg, Sandy Burner-Cave and husband Larry of Fort Valley, Elaine Askew and husband Carroll of Ahoskie North Carolina, Eugene “Bill” Ryan of Basye, and Melvin Ryan of Greensboro, NC; 9 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren; one sister, Patricia Lichliter Mathias and husband Elroy of Winchester, and step-father, Roy Courtney of Front Royal. Linda was a member of the first graduating class of Central High School, Class of 1960. She retired from George’s Poultry Plant in Edinburg, and most recently was employed at Shrine Mount at Orkney Springs. Family will receive friends at Trinity United Church of Christ at 318 Alum Springs Rd in Basye on Monday February 15 @ 1pm with a Celebration of Life Service to follow @ 2pm led by Pastor Steve Wood. COVID-19 precautions -with masks and distancing-will be followed. Burial will be private at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity United Church of Christ 306 Shenandoah Avenue, Edinburg, VA. 22824 The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to her church family and neighbors in Basye for their many acts of kindness during her long illness, as well as Kindred Hospice for their loving care and support during her final months.