Catherine R. Bryant

Catherine Bryant Obituary

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 schools after more than 20 years of teaching. She then continued serving others through Cumberland Interfatih Hospitality Network, Fayetteville Area Operation Inasmuch and many other activities with Haymount United Methodist Church, where she was an active member of the Barrington Sunday school class. Katie was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, William "Bill" Bryant; and her daughters, Mary Bryant and Brenda Bryant Stiles. She is survived by her son, William "Bill" Bryant Jr. and wife Elaine; two grandsons, Brandon Flayler and wife Colleen, and Cody Flayler, all of Tipp City, Ohio. Katie is also survived by her loving son-in-law, Scott Stiles and wife Elizabeth of Summit, N.J. Also feeling Katie's loss is her dear friend and caregiver of the past 13 months, Anne Hodges and husband Pate of Fayetteville, along with brothers-in-law, Douglas Bryant and wife Virginia of Stedman and Tom Bryant and wife Emily of Virginia Beach, Va.; and sister-in-law, Ruth Maxwell of Covington, La. "Aunt Cathy" will also be missed by many cherished nieces and nephews. There will be a funeral service held Thursday, Jan. 13, 2011, at 11 a.m. in Haymount United Methodist Church, preceded by a visitation from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. in the commons room of the church. Burial will be in Lafayette Memorial Park on Ramsey Street immediately following the service. Memorials may be made to Haymount United Methodist Church, 1700 Fort Bragg Road, Fayetteville, NC 28303, or to Fayetteville Area Operation Inasmuch, 531 Hillsboro St., Fayetteville, NC 28301. Services are entrusted to Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home of Fayetteville.

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Published by Fayetteville Observer from Jan. 11 to Jan. 12, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Catherine Bryant

8 Entries

January 18, 2011

I 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 15, 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)

Craig Pippert

January 12, 2011

We are saddened to learn of Katie's passing, but will keep many memories of good times shared very close.

Melinda Harig

January 12, 2011

So sorry to hear about the passing of Mrs.Bryant, she was a very sweet lady.

Jeff Dunham

January 12, 2011

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.

January 11, 2011

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 missed and their memory is precious.

Catherine Traylor, Fayetteville.

Kimberly Thomas

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.

Juliane Anderson

January 11, 2011

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 morning visits. Many days I am sure I received more than you, even if we just watched 'Rachel Ray' and discussed her menu of the day and you shared your favorite recipes or we watched 'Millionaire' and tried to make the right choice before it was revealed.
Thank-you Ann and all the ladies at the office who gave me this priceless opportunity to spend this time in Ms Bryant's life. It has been a gift I will cherish.

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