Annabelle Obituary

Annabelle LaFern Ryon, 92, of Oak Ridge passed away peacefully at her residence with her family present Saturday February 11, 2012.
Mrs. Ryon was a native of Tiffin, Ohio the daughter of Anna Bowman and Harry Daywalt who are now deceased. She was the youngest of nine children, all who are deceased. She was a member of First United Methodist Church. Annabelle and her husband Allen were square dancers, members of the Rambling Rebels, they were inducted into the Fontana Square Dance Hall of Fame. She was a past Worthy Matron of the Oak Ridge Eastern Star chapter 390 and also past President of Ladies of the Elks of Oak Ridge #1684. She was an ardent bowler and traveled to many places with teams from Oak Ridge. She was an expert seamstress and made many square dance outfits.
She is survived by her husband Allen D. Ryon of Oak Ridge. They would have been married 70 years July 27, 2012, two sons Richard Ryon and his wife Cheryl of Petersburg, TN, and Michael Ryon and his wife Leslie of Farragut, one daughter Patricia Pearce and her husband Roy of Oak Ridge, grandchildren Clayton Ryon and his wife Katrina , Preston and his wife Jennifer , Paul Ryon, Kelsey Ryon, Haley Ryon, Renee' Maples and her husband Marc, and twin great granddaughters Mallory and Eliza Caroline.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday February 14, 2012 7:00pm in the chapel of Martin Oak Ridge Funeral Home with Rev. Troy Forrester officiating. Interment service will be held Wednesday February 15, 2012 1:00pm at Anderson Memorial Gardens with Rev. Jenny Caughman officating. The family will receive friends Tuesday night prior to the service from 5:00 to 7:00pm.
The family would like to acknowledge and thank the caregivers of Home Health Staff and Homewatch. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to Keystone Adult Program at First United Methodist Church 1350 Oak Ridge Turnpike Oak Ridge, TN 37830.