Terry Lee Ryals' Obituary
Terry Lee Ryals, age 73, of Moulton, passed away Saturday, November 8, 2025 at her home.
Terry was born on May 23, 1952 in Canyonville, Oregon, the daughter of Ralph Leroy Kinney and Merline (Rhodes) Kinney. She was united in marriage to Ferris Ryals, and to this union, three children were born, Tina, Tammy, and Cecilia.
Terry took pride in her home and raising her children. She enjoyed driving the Amish around in her latter years. In her free time, Terry enjoyed racing sand buggy’s, reading, cooking and spending time outdoors.
Those left to cherish Terry’s memory are her husband, Ferris Ryals; her children, Tina (David) Downen and Cecilia McGrew; her granddaughter, Dawn McCurdy; her grandson, Cameron Downen; two great grandchildren; her brothers, Daniel (Sherry) Kinney, and Roger Kinney; her sister, Carolyn Kinney; as well as numerous extended family members and friends.
Terry was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Merline Kinney; her daughter, Tammy Todd; and her siblings, Karen Kinney, Lawrence Kinney, Carl Kinney, and Jimmy Kinney.
Per wishes, cremation has been accorded. A Celebration of Life Visitation will take place Friday, November 14, 2025 at Thomas Funeral Home in Centerville, with the family greeting friends from 5:00PM-7:00PM. Memorials may be made to Ferris Ryals, to be designated at a later date, and may be mailed to Thomas Funeral Home, ATTN: Ryals Family, 501 North 18th Street, Centerville, Iowa 52544. Condolences may be shared online at https://www.thomasfh.com or https://www.facebook.com/thomasfuneralhome.
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