Debra L. Ryan

Debra L. Ryan, 52 of Pendleton passed away November 15, 2017.She was born September 7, 1965 in Anderson and was a Pendleton resident most of her life.Debra was a registered nurse for many years.She was a 1983 graduate of Pendleton Heights High School and received her Associates Degree in Nursing from Ivy Tech University. While at Pendleton Heights she was a member of the track team and later served as an instructor as well. Debra was a past song leader at Huntsville Evangelistic Community Church. She truly loved and enjoyed cooking.Survivors include her sons, Richard “Dick” Dale Gooding of Gaston, James R. Gooding of Athens, Tenn., Denny Lee Gooding and Jak Gooding both of New Castle; parents, Dennis L. and Violet L. (Williams) Ryan of Pendleton; sisters, Lana Farrow of Fishers and Julie Larkin (husband Larrie) of Pendleton; grandchildren, Nicholas Richard Nelson, Penelope Faith Nelson, Thomas Alan Theommes and Jazmin Miller; and several nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her grandmothers, Euvine Hulse and Nina Ryan.Services will begin at 4 p.m., Monday, November 20, 2017 at Wilson St. Pierre Funeral Service and Crematory, Lahm Chapel, 211 E. State St., Pendleton, Indiana 46064 with the Nursing Honor Guard memorial followed by Pastor Paul Blair officiating. Cremation will follow at a later date.Visitation from 2 to 4 p.m., Monday, November 20, 2017 at Lahm Chapel, Pendleton.