Obituary For Lyn Ryner Kelly

Lyn Ryner Kelly, 63, passed away Monday, February 10, 2020 at her residence in West Point, Georgia.

The family will greet friends for Visitation on Friday February 14, 2020 from 5:30-7:30 pm EST at Bluffton Funeral Services in Lanett, Alabama.

A memorial service will be held at West Point United Methodist Church in West Point, Georgia on Saturday February 15, 2020 at 2:00 pm EST.

Reverend Erik Mays will officiate.

Lyn was born on January 28, 1957 to the late J.B. Ryner and Carolyn Becker Ryner in Vienna, Georgia. Lyn was a graduate of Valdosta State University and the Medical College of Georgia with a degree in Physical Therapy. Lyn was a member Kappa Delta Sorority at Valdosta State. She worked at Hughston Clinic in Columbus Georgia and Health South Tanner Medical Center in Carrollton, Georgia.

Lyn loved and was loved by her husband and family and especially by her favorite companion, her dog Lexi. She enjoyed photography, art, music, and camping. She was also an avid bird watcher. We will always cherish our memories of her and remember her strength and ability to overcome.

Lyn was preceded in death by her parents; her maternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Norman E Becker; her paternal grandparents Ruth Lewis Ryner Hemperley and James Ryner; and her stepson David Neil Kelly, Jr.

She is survived by her Husband David Kelly; stepdaughter Jenny Kelly (Parker) Swift and step granddaughter Mary Harp McMillen; sister Kelly Burton; brother JB(Susie) Ryner Nieces and nephews Derrick (Courtney) Ryner, Haley Ryner, Laurie Lyn Burton, and Mitchell Burton.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Chattahoochee Valley Hospice.

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So very sad to hear that my good friend, Lyn is gone. She and I have been friends for almost 50 years. We met at Norman Carter Basketball camp and became fast friends. We shared so many events in our lives. She is healed and is strong again. See you on the other side my friend. Rest In Peace and Rise in Glory, my friend!

- Beth Mathison

I am truly sorry for your lose but have comfort that she is surely at peace. I know she was fatigued from the fight which she did for much longer than most could.

- Dr.T

To Daivd, JB, and Kelly, We are so sorry to hear that Lyn has gone to be with the Lord. Our prayers and thoughts are with you now. Lyn is in a great place now where she is not in pain and looking down upon her family and friends. Rest in Peace my friend. Ted and Debbie Cassell

- Ted Cassell

David Kelly and family, how do I tell you just how I feel. Lyn and I are friends, first meeting in a chatroom, then in person, our husbands became friends, too. A few of our Snowbird winters ended with a visit the the Kelly home. I am sad because I have lost Lyn, but happy that she is no longer in pain. She fought so hard to be there for David and for her Mom and other members of the family. She is watching us now from a heavenly place, a place we talked about. Loved playing duets with her on her keyboard. And sharing our "ostomy" stories. We always ended our talks...I love you, no I love you more. Forever in my heart.....

- Sally A. Borland

Very sorry to hear about Lyn. We grew up together in Vienna. I used to play guitar with her. She had a great voice. I'm very sad that she has passed.

- Billy Walls

I am so sorry for your loss. I pray that God will hold your entire family in his arms and help you through this difficult time.

- Thad Higgins

Kelly and family, I am so sorry for the loss of Lyn! I know she has suffered for a very long time; but she is no longer suffering, she is with our Savior Jesus Christ and is completely whole again!! Our prayers are with you through this trying and very sad time. Love and prayers, Kiley and Kerri Allen Martha Fetner

- Kerri Fetner Allen

How do you say goodbye to a childhood friend? My dear, you suffered far more than anyone could imagine, but now you are free and whole and healed!!I will hold on to the precious childhood and teenage memories of us riding the wind on a moped through the fields of Dooly County, fishing with hotdogs and fighting off gnats, long walks with Mam to the fish pond, searching for summer plums along the dirt roads, playing guitar and singing, the super snow of '73, hiding your first car in our backyard for your Christmas morning surprise, your expertise at basketball, and your attempts to teach me the art of golf, but most of all the hours of phone calls in our old age as we found each other again after many years. My heart is broken for your loss here on this earth, but rejoicing for your Heavenly Homecoming! To David, JB,Kelly and family....Hold on to your precious memories, too!

- Karen Mangham