Linda Elliott Bryant
May 16, 1940 ~ February 10, 2017
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Linda Elliott Bryant, 76, of Candler, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 10, 2017, at her home following a courageous batter with cancer.
Born in Oxford, MS, she was raised in Tampa, FL and was a daughter of the late James Robertson and Mary Jane Burt Elliott.
Mrs. Bryant worked as a loving wife, caring mother, and homemaker. She also worked at Proffitt's Dept. Store in the early 90s.
Mrs. Bryant is survived by her devoted husband, Joseph Ervin Bryant; children Robbie Bryant (Dorothy), Jay Bryant (Ginger), Julie Bryant Burnette (Kurt), and Steve Bryant (Christy); grandchildren, Robbie Bryant, Samantha Jo Bryant and Natalie Bryant; and great-granddaughters, Macy and Kylie Bryant, all of Candler.
Mrs. Bryant's life was filled with love for her family and friends. She adored children throughout her life and always had a welcoming home.
The memorial service for Mrs. Bryant will be at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday evening at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. with Pastors Mike Anderson and Kevin Bates officiating. Her family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Davis Chapel United Methodist Church, Quilt & Breakfast Ministries, 26 Davis Chapel Rd., Candler, NC 28715.
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Our deepest sympathy goes to the entire Bryant family. Linda was a tremendous loss to everyone. She will be dearly and deeply missed.
Joe, I am so sorry to hear of your wife passing, my prayers are with you and your family. You were a good neighbor.
Sending prayers to the family. May God’s grace and mercy be with you all.
Dear Julie: I’m so very sorry about your mother’s passing. Please know that you, Kurt, & your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Sending you big hugs and much love until I can give you hugs in person.
Dear Steve and Christy, keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers .
Linda fed and loved our son. She cared for our daughter and cried when she died. She was such a warm and loving person and we are going to miss her so much. Our thoughts are with all of you. Sue and Claude
Dear Bryant family, my heart is with you and for you during this time. Joe, you and Linda provided every youth with the good fortune to spend any time in your loving home, a wonderful example of what family can be. I was one such fortunate and it had a profound impact on my youth, I know Linda can hear this.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Much love,
To Joe and All the Family,
Our love, thoughts and prayers go out to you now as they have been. You all did such a wonderful job of caring for her and you had her with you longer than expected. She will be missed but is in a far better place and free of the pain and suffering. Our blessings are with you all and we want you to know that we love you and are continuing to hold you in our prayers.
Love to you all,
Sammi,
So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you during this difficult time.
To Julie and the rest of your family my sincere condolences go out to you at this time
Dear Joe and family so sorry for the passing of Linda, will be praying for you and your family.
Joe, Steve, Robbie and the entire Bryant family,
May God provide you peace and comfort during this time of need, but also joy in celebration that the battle has finished and the war has been won, as there is no more pain only joy in being in that House not built with hands.
Ginger, Jay, and family, Words cannot express how saddened we are to hear of your loss. We are praying for strength and comfort for you and your family.
Jay, Ginger and Family – So sorry for your loss. We will keep you in our prayers.
Our hearts break for your loss. I know Linda will be greatly missed by everyone. Although we can’t be there, we are there in spirit.
Love to you all,
Dallas & Alvin
Joe, Robbie, Jay,Steve, Julie,
I am so very sorry for your loss and hope you find peace and comfort during this rough time. My family and I will.be praying for you all.
Our prayers are with you all during your time of loss.
To all the Bryant’s I am so privileged to have spent a great deal of time in your home years ago! All of you, especially Linda, treated me just like family! She was a precious lady! I have many special memories with all of you! I am so sorry for your loss and pray that the special memories that you have as a sweet family will provide great comfort. Love and prayers always!