Amaryllis

July 4, 1933–August 15, 2024

Amaryllis “Amy” Ann Rye, 91, of South Point, passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on July 4, 1933 in Lavalette, West Virginia, to the late Jay Dennis and Lyndell Richey Potter.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Hobert Rye, three brothers, Junior Potter, Jack Potter and Jim Potter, and two sisters, Arbutus Parsons and Iris Lambert.

Amy is survived by two children, Vicki (Dale) Kirby and Sandra (Eric “Scoot”) Smith; a brother, Bill Potter; four grandchildren, Christy Harshberger, Brad Kirby, Zachary Smith and Benji Smith; six great-grandchildren, Avery Harshberger, Cayden Harshberger, Braelene Kirby, Colton Kirby, Ayla Smith and Myles Smith.

Amy was a loving mother and devoted to her family.

She enjoyed making quilts, sewing, traveling and baking.

She was a long-time faithful member of South Point First Church of the Nazarene and loved attending services with her church family.

The funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. at the Wallace Family Funeral Home in South Point. Pastors Charlie Lane and Ryan Byers will officiate. Burial will follow at Woodland Cemetery in Ironton.

Family and friends are welcome to come prior to the service from 11am to 12pm, a time for shared memories and support.

The Wallace Family Funeral Home is honored to assist the family with arrangements.

You can express your condolences at www.wallaceffh.com.