Marilyn Sue (Evans) Ryan, 80, died Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025 in Kismet.
She was born Jan. 10, 1945 to Raymon and Margaret (Kilgore) Evans.
She graduated from Kinsley High School in Kinsley with the Class of 1963
She married Dean Ryan Nov. 20, 1966.
She was the owner and operator of Marilyn's Club in Plains.
She was a certified bowling instructor and taught many children and adults.
She sold Avon throughout the area for several years.
She was a volunteer firefighter in Kismet and also announced t-ball and baseball games.
She was one of the founding members of the Dirty Deeds Squad, pulling pranks on many residents of Kismet.
Survivors include three sons: Robert Ryan, Lewisville, Texas, Devin Ryan (Barb), Kismet, and Dallas Ryan (Traci), Liberal; six grandchildren: Renee Coy, Shawn Ryan, Cory Ryan, Sheree' Ryan, Tyler Ryan, and Michael Ryan; and two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and sister, Evelyn Fulton.
• There will be no public viewing.
A Celebration of Life Service will be announced at a later date.
Burial will take place at the Fellsburg Cemetery in Fellsburg at a later date.
Condolences may be left at millermortuary.net.
