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Obituary

We regret to announce the passing of Velma "Rudi" Ryan, 79, of Cookeville, TN, on March 26, 2023. Velma passed away surrounded by her loved ones after battling a brief illness.

Velma was predeceased by her mother and father, Velma and Archie, as well as her loving husband William, her sister Katherine and grandson Ryan.

She is survived by her daughter Melanie, her sisters Vickie and Phyllis, grandchildren and great grandchildren, nieces and nephews, great …

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Velma will be interred alongside her loving husband William in Arlington National Cemetery at a date to be announced.

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Born

July 19th, 1943
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Passed away

March 26th, 2023
Cookeville, TN

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Cause of death

Brief Illness

Method of disposition

Cremation

Final resting place

Arlington National Cemetery

1 Memorial Ave, Fort Myer, VA 22211
Crest Lawn Funeral Home
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Crest Lawn Funeral Home

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Velma "Rudi" Ryan