Mary Ryals, 76, of Independence, MO passed away May 28, 2016. A visitation will be held from 1-2:00 p.m. followed by a 2:00 p.m. service on Wednesday, June 1, at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO. Graveside services will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hillcrest Ministries. Mary was born August 25, 1939 in Warrior, AL to Lindsey and Inez (Doss) Crane. She was a woman, strong in faith, who was a believer in Jesus Christ. Mary was currently a member of Noland Road Baptist Church. Her family will remember her as a wonderful mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Ryals; son, Jonathan Storey; and five sisters. She is survived by four sons, Terry Storey and wife Kimberly, David Storey and wife Carolyn, Mark Storey and wife Julie, Tim Storey and wife Patricia; 16 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; and 1 great-great grandchildren.