Linda Elaine Jordan Ryals

Linda Elaine Jordan Ryals, 85, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, June 15, 2024.

Linda worked in insurance early in life in South Carolina, and went on to work for RC Can in Houston, Texas, and City Savings Bank in DeRidder. She worked at Amerisafe Insurance Company in DeRidder for over 25 years as an insurance underwriter, insurance underwriter manager and office manager.

Linda loved watching her birds, baking, taking care of her flowers, playing card games and spending time with family and friends, especially her grandchildren Chris and Emily. We will all miss her wonderful sense of humor and ability to make us all laugh.

Special gratitude to Rachel Goines, her caregiver and dear friend.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Kim Kelty of Dallas, TX; sister, Judy Walker of North Augusta, SC; grandchildren, Chris Kelty and fiancé, Jessica Jalal of Richmond, WA, Emily Kelty of London, England; niece, Tammy English and David of Asheville, NC; great nephew, Whitt English of Asheville, NC and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Norman and Eloise Jordan; son, Linn Ryals; son-in-law, Kevin Kelty.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 from 10:00 AM until the time of the funeral service at 11:00 AM at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, LA .  Dr. Anderson Stricklin will officiate the service. Pallbearers will be Chris Kelty, Bob Kelty, Joe Kelty, Bill Sessions, Paul Nichols, Ray Guillory.  Burial will follow at Beauregard Cemetery in DeRidder, LA.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Linda’s memory to Grace at P.O. Box 1086, DeRidder, LA, 70634.