Kathryn D. Ryals 71 of Sardis Ga passed away on January 7th 2021 in her home with Karen and Dennis Worman. Kathryn was born on August 5th 1949 to Wesley and Agnes Jackson. She was originally from Georgetown Washington and a devoted Catholic. Later in life she relocated to Georgia where she is survived by her lifelong partner Howard D. Ryals Jr and sisters in law Patricia Thurston and Glenda Burke. She is also survived by her children as followed Frank (Gail) Simpson, Deborah (Andrew) Loomis, Karen (Dennis) Worman, Julie (John) Freeman, Christine (Willie) Gay, Wendy Spink and Kathy (Scotty) Prickett. She had 30 grandchildren and many, many Great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, Wesley and Agnes Jackson, sister Marylou Khanna and beloved son William "Bill" Simpson. In her final hours of life her eldest granddaughter Angel McMillan graciously stayed by her bedside to nurse her to her final destination, where she gained her wings. Nanny was surrounded by her children and grandchildren at the time of her passing. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the burial fund to McNeill Funeral Home,