Betty Joyce Bryant

Betty Bryant Obituary

Betty Joyce Bryant, 65, died on Thursday, November 5, 2009, at her Roanoke family home. A Memorial Service will be held 3 p.m. on Sunday, November 8, 2009, at Oakey's South Chapel with Elder Junior Conner officiating. Her family will receive friends at Oakey's South Chapel from 2 to 3 p.m. preceding the service. Betty is survived by her mother, Hazel Helms Bryant, of Salem, Mo.; sisters, Loretta McClure and husband, Lynn, of Salem, Mo., and Marie Osterbuhr and husband, Ron, of Garden City, Kan.; and brother, David Bryant, of Washington, D.C. She was preceded in death by her father, Elmer L. Bryant. She is also survived by an aunt, niece, nephews, and cousins. Betty was a house painter by trade. She enjoyed working with wood and built cabinets and furniture. She enjoyed fishing off the pier at the Outer Banks, and a tent was one of her favorite motels. Genealogy was one of her passions, and birds were often the focus of her binoculars and camera. Most of all, she loved her family and friends. Memorials can be made to the Bassett Historical Center Building Fun, 3964 Fairystone Park Highway, Bassett, Va. 24055.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Nov. 7 to Nov. 8, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Betty Bryant

12 Entries

Barbara Hooper

November 14, 2009

Dear Marie and family,
Betty was a lot of fun. Her days in Garden City are being remembered by me with a lot of laughs. Betty and I could just hang out together and talk and have fun. She was always up for anything.
Her note to me upon the passing of my mother was so heartfelt and kind. I think I will always remember her most for those kind words she wrote to me.
With deep and heartfelt sympathy to your entire family,
Betty will always be loved and missed.
Barbara Hooper
Tucson, Arizona

Lori Rikard

November 11, 2009

I was very sad to hear about cousin Betty's passing. We shared many great times at family gatherings and her trips to Birmingham. She was a unique individual who loved her family more than anything! I will miss our stimulating conversations......she could talk to anyone about anything and I hope her star shines as brightly in heaven as it did hear on earth.

God Bless & Love to you all,
Lori Perdue Rikard

Lasse van Essen

November 9, 2009

I admired Betty's commands of facts on so many subjects. She was someone you wouldn't engage in an intellectual argument with lightly.

The only word that comes to mind about her woodworking skills in building furniture is "perfect". Her furniture and built-ins were perfect in overall beauty and design, and perfect in the smallest detail.

I'm glad I met Betty, she won't be forgotten.

Lasse van Essen

karen perdue andrews

November 9, 2009

i am deeply sorry for another family loss. you may not have liked it but you always knew what was on betty's mind. i was a lucky one. i enjoyed being around betty especialy at craigs creek. how she loved fishing. i never let a time go by with her that i didnt tease her about hanging her fishing line in a tree and pulled it back and got the fish hook hung in her eyelid and had to go to the e.r. to get it removed. what great times the family had with her. she was a gentle soul. she will be greatly missed.

Woodrow Abshire & daughter

November 8, 2009

to Hazel and family, we send our deepest sympathy for your loss.
You are all n our prayers

Mary Campbell

November 8, 2009

We were so saddened and shocked to learn of Betty's death.Our thoughts and prayers are with the Bryant family.Betty was one of the kindest people I have ever known.I know her absence will leave a huge void in my husbands family.

November 8, 2009

Betty was a lady of knowledge, many times I called for help and she was always there with a solution of some sort. She was funny in her own way and always took time for you. I will miss knowing she is not there.
To all the family, I am deeply sorry.
Betty J. McKay
Roanoke, VA.

Susan Campbell

November 8, 2009

I was so saddened to hear about Betty's death. Betty welcomed me into the family over 25 years ago and she was one of those people you felt very comfortable with. We will miss her very much. My prayers are with the Bryant Family.

Lori Anglin

November 7, 2009

The Bryant Family is in my prayers. May you get thru this difficult time together.

November 7, 2009

To the Bryant Family,
Was so Sorry to hear about Betty. Its been many years since I saw her but I remember her love of nature and life
God Bless
Bonnie Ollis
Roanoke, Va

Jim Fortinsky

November 7, 2009

I enjoyed spending time with Betty. We had some good laughs. She had a dry sense of humor and some wonderful insights. She loved to read and talk about nature. I will miss her; she was a part of my life and made a lasting mark. Rest well, Betty.

Mark & Joyce Pendleton

November 7, 2009

We were blessed to have known Betty.
She was kind and caring.

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