Ethel Bryant

Ethel York Bryant MARION, Va. Ethel York Bryant, age 98, passed away Friday, April 23, 2010, at her residence. Mrs. Bryant was born in Wise Co., Va., on March 25, 1912, and was a daughter of the late William Garfield York and Hettie Fields York. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church, a homemaker, loving wife, mother and grandmother and a friend to many. She was known to be a hard worker. Preceding Mrs. Bryant in death was her husband of 59 years, James Avery Bryant; a son, Arlen E. Bryant; and a grandson, James Arlus Bryant. Left to cherish Mrs. Bryant's memory are two children, Evelyn Ethridge and Helen Jones, both of Marion; a daughter-in-law, JoAnn Bryant of Abingdon, Va.; a brother, Ralph York; a sister, Marie Odum; four grandsons; nine great grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be held on Monday, April 26, 2010, at 6 p.m. in Westmoreland Chapel with Rev. Gary Greene officiating. The family will receive friends from 5 to 6 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. A graveside service will follow on Tuesday at 2 p.m. in Mountain View Cemetery in Bristol, Va. Flowers are acceptable and appreciated. Those desiring to make a memorial donation in Mrs. Bryant's memory are encouraged by the family to consider Hospice of McDowell County, 575 Airport Road, Marion, N. C. 28752 or American Heart Association, Memorials, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058. Westmoreland Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. An online register is available under OBITUARIES at www.westmorelandfuneralhome.com