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Phyllis O'Bryant Obituary

Phyllis O'Bryant Perry Phyllis O'Bryant, age 77 of Perry, passed away on Thursday July 8, 2010 at her home surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be held at Watkins Brothers Funeral Home in Perry on Sunday, July 18, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. Pastor Diana Shaw will officiate. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Phyllis was born in Owosso, Michigan on May 13, 1933, the daughter of William and Reva (Kellogg) Richard. She was a graduate of Perry High School, class of 1952. On June 28, 1952, right after graduation, she married the man of her dreams, Daniel F. O' Bryant in Perry. Together they raised four children. She was a member of the Shaftsburg Community Bible Church, loved to cook, go camping but her greatest love was her husband of 58 years and spending time with her children and grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, Daniel; children, Tim (Pat) O'Bryant of Perry, Jim (Charlotte) O'Bryant of Elsie, Jeff (Lonnie) O'Bryant of Mulliken, and Kelli (Bob) Gewirtz of Perry. There are 13 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother, Dale (Sharon) Richard of Perry; her sister, Bonita (Bob) Feeney of Six Lakes, MI; and sister-in-law, Nancy Richard of Perry. She was predeceased by her brother, Lyle, and her parents. Memorials are suggested to the Shaftsburg Community Bible Church. Online condolences may be sent to www.watkinsfuneralhomes.com

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Published by Lansing State Journal on Jul. 11, 2010.

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Judy O'Bryant Glandon

July 15, 2010

I have so many wonderful memories of my Aunt Phyllis. She and Uncle 'Joe' were always there for me. :~) I was only 10 but still remember their wedding! Phyllis added so much love to the O'Bryant family ... love and prayers to the rest of the family, Judy O'Bryant Glandon

Jan O'Bryant

July 12, 2010

Many fond memories of times at the lake. She was a wonderful, fun lady.

July 12, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time...so sorry for your loss...your friend from..ECMCF Steph

Neal Marrison

July 11, 2010

Mr. O'Bryant, Jim, Tim, Jeff, Kelli and families. You are all in my thoughts and prayers at your time of sorrow.

DENNY EMMER

July 11, 2010

A GREAT LADY, MRS OBRYANT WILL BE GREATLY MISSED!!

Melissa McKean

July 11, 2010

I love you Grandma, I will miss you so much. I am so happy that Remington got to meet his Great Grandma.

Lorraine Disbrow

July 11, 2010

Bob, Kelli, & Family, So sorry for your loss and may God be with you at your time of sorrow. Our hearts are with you all. Lorraine, Mark, Shannon, and family.

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