Trudie Ryland Obituary

Trudie Steinkamp Ryland MT. PLEASANT - Trudie Steinkamp Ryland passed peacefully from this life on October 24, 2009, at The Hospice Center in Mt. Pleasant, and is continuing on her journey. Mrs. Ryland was born November 2, 1918, in Covington, TN, to William McCarter and Willie Archer McCarter, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her husband Harold Lee Steinkamp, son Glenn Lee Steinkamp and husband Samuel P. Ryland. She is survived by her daughter, Kay Steinkamp O'Mara of Mt. Pleasant, nephew Mark Steinkamp and his wife Eileen of Palo Alto, CA, niece Susan Steinkamp Jowers of Kissimmee, FL and niece Jacqueline Steinkamp Hogan and her husband Pat of Memphis, TN. Trudie was a 50 year member of Mullins United Methodist Church in Memphis, TN, and was very active in the Crusader Sunday School class. She was an avid bridge player and played in several bridge clubs while she lived in Memphis. With grateful hearts, the family wishes to express their love and appreciation to the staff at Savannah/Grace The Palms of Mt. Pleasant and to The Hospice Center for their compassion, dedication and professional care of Trudie. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Center for Birds of Prey, P.O. Box 1247, Charleston, SC 29402, of Mullins United Methodist Church, 4 North Mendenhall, Memphis, TN 38117. A memorial service is being planned for November 23, 2009, at 10:00 a.m., at Memphis Memorial Park in Memphis TN. Arrangements are being made through PALMETTO CREMATION SOCIETY, Charleston, SC. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/deaths