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Vesta Ryal
VESTA RYAL
Flint, Texas
Vesta Pauline Ryal passed away Friday, April 25, 2014.
She was born July 16, 1928, in Edwardsville, Ill., to Collie and Clara Hackney
Vesta was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Ralphe E. Ryal; and three brothers.
She is survived by her loving family, including her children, John Ryal and wife Linda of Cedar Rapids, Pat Ryal and wife Bonnie of Managua, Nicaragua, and Scott Ryal and wife Nancy of Flint, Texas; sister, Laveren Howison of Ludington, Mich.; seven grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation to a church or charity of your choice.
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