Carla Bryan Obituary
A loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend passed away on February 14, 2025, at the age of 78.
Born in Welch, West Virginia to Leo and Anna Quesenberry. Carla graduated high school in Iaeger (pronounced Yeager), West Virginia in 1964. She earned a bachelor's degree in teaching at Concord College in Concord, West Virginia in 1968. She taught elementary school for six years in West Virginia, then moved to Winter Haven, Florida in 1974 where she taught for twenty-eight years at Wahneta Elementary. Carla married Jerry Bryan in 1981, they spent 44 loving years together.
Carla loved reading, walking, hiking, and biking. She loved the outdoors and swimming in her pool. She enjoyed visiting relatives and going to Sanibel Island with her husband Jerry. At any family event, she always interacted with and played with the children, hide 'n seek, dancing and playing games like Rummikub. She loved singing in the choir, worship and fellowship at Victory Church where she and Jerry are members. She enjoyed leading the women's Bible study and the Praying Moms class. She loved being an alter worker.
Carla will be deeply missed by her loving husband Noah Jerry Bryan, her son Ross Shaw and wife Lourdes, her daughter Shellie Arnold and husband Stephen, her sisters Dawn Anna Porter of West Virginia, Lea Kate Ott and husband Don of California, Tina Faith Careaga and husband John of Georgia, her grandchildren Sierra, Bethany, Jordan, Aaron, Adam, and Stephanie, six great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephew, and cousins.
Her infectious smile and loving nature will be missed by all who knew her.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at 11:00 am, Victory Church.
Please consider memorial donations in her name to Victory Church World Missions Department.
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Harry Edgell
October 3, 2025
Carla Sue and I grew up together. I can´t remember a time when I didn´t know her. We started school in the first grade together and we ended school in the 12th grade together. There was never a time in my life that I didn´t know her, and for that I am truly grateful. I remember talking to her on the phone on February 13th. She said a prayer for a medical condition I have and I got a text from her on February 14 telling me of the rehab she was about to start. She was truly a good friend and a great person. Now I must be especially good so that I can see her again when my time comes.
JOYCE PRIDGEN
April 6, 2025
She was a wonderful person and friend. May she rest in eternal glory with our Father. Thank you for the memories at Wahneta Elementary.
Barbara Hughes Church
March 5, 2025
Carla and I were childhood friends. She lived a few houses from me in
Bradshaw, WV, went to the same schools. She was a beautiful person, always smiling or laughing. The last time I saw her, she and her friend, Sherry Arrington, came to WV to visit me, I think it might have been in the late 70's, not for sure. She wasn't married to Mr. Bryan at the time. She and Sherry have both went to their heavenly home.
Valerie Dentler
February 24, 2025
Dear Jerry. Mark & I are so sorry, for your loss of your beautiful wife. Our deepest sympathy & prayers for the Lord to carry you and your family through this difficult time.
Love, the Dentlers, Mark & Valerie
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Ken, Peggy McGowen
February 21, 2025
We are so extremely sorry for your great
Loss of Carla. She was a precious woman of God & will always be remembered. Praying for strength and peace from Jesus that only HE can give.
Ken & Peggy McGowen
Andrea Anderson
February 21, 2025
She was truly one of the most amazing godly women I have ever met. She used to walk around the park that I go to and pray for everyone everyday. I will always remember you
Mollie Garcia
February 20, 2025
So thankful for this picture and memory. I know you are dancing beautifully. Spreading your contagious smile and laugh through heaven.
We love you very much.
Laura Harder
February 19, 2025
After you caught my bridal bouquet I introduced you to the love of your life! You will surely be missed!
Michelle Branch
February 18, 2025
I´m sure going to miss you. But I know that you´re singing and dancing with our Heavenly Father
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