Emily Marie Eck, 32, unexpectedly left this earth Saturday evening, November 11, 2023.

Emily was the first born to Mel and Tina Eck on June 11, 1991. Emily is survived by her parents of Beloit, KS; companion, Patrick Ryan and son Maverick Ryan of Salina; siblings, sister Shelby Eck (Kyle, son Theo) of Salina and brother Chance Eck of Medora, ND; grandparents, Earl and Norma Waterman of Beloit and aunts, uncles, cousins and a mountain of friends.

Emily was a 2009 graduate of Beloit High School; studied business at Wichita State, and furthered her education online. Majors included pharmacy, paralegal and medical coder.  She currently was employed at Central Care Cancer Center, Salina.

Emily was a bright and loving child. She loved to express herself through dance and playing the piano and clarinet. In her high school years she was a smart young lady that loved her friends near and far, enjoyed cheering on her team mascot and performing on the dance team. Even as a busy young lady she still loved her after school job at S & S Drug.

Emily loved making people smile and be happy. That wasn’t hard for her as she had a contagious laugh, beautiful smile, and was a light to every room. Emily loved to host surprise parties and baby showers.

Emily will be missed by family and friends. We ask those that knew Emily to always remember the precious memories they experienced with her.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. 8th St, Salina, officiated by Kristi Arasmith. A luncheon will follow at First Baptist Church, 843 Lewis Avenue, Salina.  Emily will be laid to rest at 3 p.m. in Elmwood Cemetery, Beloit.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Emily Eck Funeral Expense Fund or Maverick Ryan Education Fund, 915 North Mill Street, Beloit, Kansas 67420.