Mary Alice Glendenning Ryan

Mrs. Mary Alice Glendenning Ryan, 86, passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2015, at Signature Healthcare at Parkwood in Lebanon. She was born in Boone County, Indiana, on April 21, 1929, a daughter of the late Walter Armond and Goldie Faye (Thomas) White. On October 3, 1947, she was married to James R. Glendenning in Lebanon. They later divorced. She was later married to Oran Eugene “Gene” Ryan on March 1, 1997 in Indianapolis; he survives. Mary Alice spent most of her life in Boone County with the exception of a period of time in Anderson and Noblesville. Back in the late 1940s, she had worked for Harvey’s Studio and a number of times for Scott’s 5 & 10. She had worked for 25 years at Adler’s Dress Shop and five years at Reflections until 1992. For 16 years, she worked at Rosa McDaniel Jewelry Store a couple of days a week. She was a former member of the VFW Auxiliary and American Legion Auxiliary, both of Lebanon. Mary Alice was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She took great pride in her family and was known for spoiling her grandchildren. She enjoyed gardening, flowers, photography and she belonged to a card club where she enjoyed playing Euchre. Mary Alice also loved taking trips to Michigan with Gene. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 5, 2016 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Myers Mortuary, 1502 North Lebanon Street, in Lebanon, Indiana. Funeral Services are planned for 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at the funeral home in Lebanon. Interment will follow services at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lebanon, Indiana. Survivors: Husband: Gene Ryan – Lebanon, Indiana Two Children: Lee Ann Hitch and husband, Richard – Lebanon, Indiana John A. Glendenning and wife, Diana – Lebanon, Indiana Step Son: Kevin E. Ryan and wife, Diane – Indianapolis, Indiana Four Grandchildren: Sherry Lynn Hitch and wife, Maria Saenz Amy Dohm and husband, Stephen Julie Glendenning and husband, Mark Freid David A. Glendenning Six Great Grandchildren: Emma Irene Glendenning Cierra Alaine Glendenning Nathaniel Stephen Dohm Madelyn Rose Dohm Alice Louise Freid Felix David Freid In addition to her parents, Mary Alice was preceded in death by a sister, Virginia Faulkinbury. Memorials: The Caring Center-Project Help 1230 Ransdell Court Lebanon, Indiana 46052 Or to the Charity of the Donor’s Choice

Mary Alice Glendenning Ryan

April 21, 1929 - December 31, 2015