Connie Ann Ryan passed away peacefully on Friday, November 29,2024. She was born on July 4,1944 to the late Pearl Ryan (Rogers) and Robert Ryan Sr. in Overland, Missouri. Known as Grandma Binky to her family, she will be forever missed by those she leaves behind. Daughter Tammy Simons, son Carl Simons, and her youngest son Michael Dwyer. She was preceded in death by her first-born son Ronald Parres Jr. Connie also leaves behind her beloved grandsons, Joey Parres, Michael Simons, Kevin "Alex" Mendez, and Justin Dwyer. In addition, she leaves behind her adored granddaughters Rachel Simons, Destiny Dwyer, and Michelle Dwyer. She was preceded in death by her first-born grandchild, Kristy Parres. She also leaves behind three great granddaughters, Alexis Holt, Alivia Bell and Alena Atkinson. She also leaves behind her beloved sister, Jill Hodapp (Ryan). She is preceded in death by her brother, Robert Ryan Jr. Connie leaves behind many nieces and nephews she loved and adored. She had numerous friends whose friendships she cherished. She was preceded in death by husbands from two marriages Ronald Parres Sr. and Steven M. Dwyer Connie was born and raised in Overland, MO. She lived most of her life in the St. Louis Metropolitan area. Around 2012 she relocated to the Springfield, MO area. In 2020 Connie began to battle dementia. She was also diagnosed with advanced kidney disease. Her condition progressed very quickly. She died due to complications of these horrific diseases. Connie loved her family. She was an amazing mother and grandma. Connie was all about creating memories. Over the years she went out of her way to make lasting memories with her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed arts and crafts and was very artistically inclined. She loved owls, frogs, and butterflies, all things that expressed her unique personality. She loved to be silly and make people laugh and smile. She was an excellent protector and caregiver. Connie was dealt with a difficult and challenging life. She was best known for making something out of nothing and keeping a safe roof over her and her children's head. She was full of hope and admiration. She was a dreamer and wished the world would one day become a better place. Connie was very faithful and had a strong relationship with God. As a devout Christian, and we know the gates of heaven were open wide for her arrival. The ones that know her best know that there is a party on the other side. One that is colorful, bright, happy, silly, and filled with fun and excitement. We know that she is joined in celebration with her fallen family members and is watching down from above. Some of us called her mama, some of us called her mum, some of us called her grandma Binky, some of us called her aunt connie, some of us simply called her "Connie", but we all loved her and will miss her dearly.

Rest in Peace Connie Ann Ryan, you will never be forgotten.