Rye, Ila Chris
Ila Chris Rye, age 68, of Blacksburg died, Wednesday, September 17, 2025. She was born in Roanoke, Virginia on September 9, 1957, to the late Maynard and Jonelle Johnston DeHart.
Ila was a real estate agent in the New River Valley for many years. She was a longtime member of Blacksburg Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).
She is survived by her sister and brother-in-law, Carla and Randy Whitaker; nephews, Brent (Monica) Whitaker and their daughter, Skyanna; Reagan (Ally) Whitaker; and several aunts and cousins.
A memorial service will be conducted Saturday, September 27, 2025, at 11:00 am in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. J.B. Beane officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00 -11:00 am prior to the service on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at McCoy Funeral Home.
September 19, 2025 @ 1:52 am
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September 18, 2025 @ 8:53 pm
I went to school with Ila, she was a very good person, always smiling
September 18, 2025 @ 6:16 pm
My sister and I were childhood friends of Ila Chris; she was one of our best friends. She was such fun to be with! She had the best jokes. We love her and give our condolences to Carla and her family.