Fayetteville, North Carolina
FAYETTEVILLE - Mrs. Catherine "Katie" Rapin Bryant of Fayetteville passed away peacefully Sunday, Jan. 9, 2011, in Haymount Rehab Center after an extended illness. Katie was born Jan. 28, 1927, in Crookston, Minn., the only child of Napoleon and Enger Rapin. Katie retired from Cumberland County...
Read MoreI have spent a number of years trying to locate my Grandfather's relatives and such a sad event this week to find Catherine (Rapin) Bryant, Emile Rapin's niece, only to learn that she has passed away. Our condolences to the family. I am sorry I didn't have the opportunity to know her but in reading the other entries, I can see that she was a very caring and dedicated person. You will surely miss her.
Kathy Jackson, British Columbia, Canada
January 18, 2011
I am saddend by the passing of Mrs. Bryant. She was my 5th grade teacher at Warrenwood Elementary and was my very favorite teacher. RIP Mrs. Bryant
Janet Wright (Spring Lake, NC)
January 15, 2011
We are saddened to learn of Katie's passing, but will keep many memories of good times shared very close.
Craig Pippert
January 12, 2011 | Raleigh, NC
So sorry to hear about the passing of Mrs.Bryant, she was a very sweet lady.
Melinda Harig
January 12, 2011 | Riverview, FL
Billy: I am really sorry to hear about your Mom's passing. She was a good person and I have nothing but good memories of all the times with you and your parents.
Jeff Dunham
January 12, 2011 | Greensboro, NC
Few people remember the hours Katie Bryant worked with Girl Scouts in the College Lakes Community. This was a rewarding task that has paid many dividends and shared her love of young people. Her son, will have a challenge to keep the memory of his father and mother alive. Their contributions to the College Lakes community is not easily written. They lived there, they loved it and worked to enrict the community. They walked with me many years in that endeavor.
They will both be...
January 11, 2011
Katie, I am so blessed to have known you. You did more for me than I ever could have done for you. My prayers are with Anne, Barbara, Virginia, Doug and Billy. You will be missed.
Kimberly Thomas
January 11, 2011 | Fayetteville, NC
Ms. Bryant, it was an honor and privilege to assist. Thank you for letting me get to know you, for sharing your love of the Lord, family, friends, memories. Thank you for sharing your daily devotions and discussion, for daily weather updates,current events and tracking NC State games.Thank you for your patience while I searched for a copy of 'A Christmas Story' to watch before Christmas.
Your gentle and strong spirit reached across all boundaries and touched everyone. I will miss our...
Juliane Anderson
January 11, 2011 | Fayetteville, NC