Ellen Vicknair Ryan
- Ellen Vicknair Ryan
Published 4:00 pm Tuesday, October 15, 2019
Ellen Vicknair Ryan, age 64, passed away in her home on October 12, 2019 after an accelerated decline with dementia.
She was born in 1955 in New Orleans, Louisiana to Nolan and Carol Vicknair. During her formative years, Ellen attended Ursuline Academy and later graduated from Nicholls State University in 1974 with her Bachelor’s in early childhood education. Ellen started her teaching career in 1984 and has used her twenty plus years of experience to help shape the hearts and minds of so many students. Best described as a loving and caring mother, Ellen was devoted to the upbringing of her children and meeting the needs of her family and church community. Through endless opportunities to volunteer and serve Ellen has demonstrated what it means to have a servant’s heart.
Ellen is survived by her loving husband of 42 years and devoted caretaker Dennis Ryan; her five children and their spouses Scott Ryan and Gretchen Darnley, Shawn and Kani Ryan, Corey Ryan, Jennifer Ryan, and Katie and Ryan McCray; her six grandchildren Jayden, Kierstyn, Brooke, Ozella, Ralph, and Jenna; her four brothers Mark Vicknair, Stephen Vicknair, Randy Vicknair, and Michael Vicknair; her two sisters Melanie Vicknair and Elise Saltaformaggio; plus her many nephews, nieces, and extended family members. All of these she loved and touched deeply.
The family is comforted with the knowledge that Ellen is a committed Christian who fears and loves the Lord. She is no longer bound by earthly sickness but rejoicing with our Father in Heaven.
” ‘He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the former things have passed away.’ And the One seated on the throne said, ‘Behold, I make all things new.’ ” – Revelation 21:4-5
On Tuesday, Oct. 22, friends and family are invited to attend a Memorial Service to celebrate her life at Lakeshore Church, 15261 Brewster Rd. in Covington. Visitation will begin at 5 p.m. followed by services at 6 p.m.