Alisa Dawn Ryan

Alisa Ryan, age 53, was born on Friday, May 6, 1966, to John Henry Ryan and Darelene Ryan (Sides), in McAlester, Oklahoma.



She attended Red Oak Public Schools throughout her early life until graduating from Red Oak High School in 1984. From there she attended Eastern State College in Wilburton, Oklahoma, and then obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Northeastern State University. She was a very intelligent and beautiful woman with a heart of gold. She worked very hard to provide for her family and took pride in helping others.



Alisa was a very beautiful soul, and had a smile that would light up the room. She really enjoyed reading , watching Forensic Files, and spending time with her grandchildren and good friend, Gerald Todd. She was all about family and friends, and devoted her life to her three children; Ryan (30), Darius (23), and Danielle (18). She was the definition of a true mother, who would do absolutely anything for her kids, no matter what the circumstances were, and they could do no wrong in her eyes.



Alisa is preceded in death by: her mother, Darelene Ryan; her aunt, Bobbi Ryan; maternal grandparents, Helen and Darrell Sides; and paternal grandparents, Hubert and Daisy Ryan.



She leaves behind: her father, John Ryan; brother, John T. Ryan; aunts, Donna and Vince Hyatt, and Karen and Jerry Taylor; uncle, Jack Ryan; three children, Ryan, Darius, and Danielle; two grandchildren, Ryan Jr. and Rylee; her favorite cousin, Kelly Young; and a host of nieces, nephews, and close friends.