Barbara Joan Spaulding Ryan of Covington, passed away Wednesday, December 19, 2018, at the age of 70. Mrs. Ryan enjoyed spending time outside gardening and had a fondness for animals  -  especially birds. Spending time and making memories with her grandchildren was one of her greatest joys. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rick Ryan; parents, Harry Spaulding and Joan Lobe.
  
  
  Survivors include her daughter, Samantha Ryan; sons and daughters-in-law, Aaron and Pam Cooley, Chuck Cooley and Mari Davis, Travis and Sonny Ryan, Richard and Renee Ryan; 13 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; sisters, Jennifer, Karen, Elizabeth, Sally; brothers, Robbie and Tom.
  
  
  A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.