Bessie Lee Bryant

Bessie Lee Bryant obituary

Bessie Lee Bryant

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5386 Lee Road, Maple Heights, OH 44137

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5386 Lee Road, Maple Heights, OH 44137

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Cleveland Memorial Gardens

4324 Green Road, Highland Hills, OH 44128

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Bessie Bryant Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Gaines Funeral Home - Maple Heights on Sep. 29, 2025.

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Bessie Lee Payne - Bryant, age 87, called to eternal rest September 23, 2025. Public Viewing will be held Tuesday October 7, 2025 5PM-7PM at Gaines Funeral Home 5386 Lee Road Maple Heights, OH 44137 where a celebration of life service will be held Wednesday October 8, 2025, Wake 10:30AM Funeral 11:00AM.

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Upcoming Events

Oct

8

Wake

10:30 a.m.

Gaines Funeral Home

5386 Lee Road, Maple Heights, OH 44137

Send Flowers

Oct

8

Service

11:00 a.m.

Gaines Funeral Home

5386 Lee Road, Maple Heights, OH 44137

Send Flowers

Oct

8

Interment

1:00 p.m.

Cleveland Memorial Gardens

4324 Green Road, Highland Hills, OH 44128

Send Flowers