Erma Dean Bryant

Erma Dean Bryant obituary

Erma Dean Bryant

Erma Bryant Obituary

Visit the Forastiere Smith Funeral Home & Cremation - East Longmeadow website to view the full obituary.
East Longmeadow-Erma Dean (Wiles) Bryant age 83, died unexpectedly on August 26, 2025. Erma was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on June 14, 1942, a daughter of the late Orvil and Alla Fay (Oxley) Wiles and was a resident of East Longmeadow for 52 years. Prior to her retirement, Erma was employed by Milton Bradley in East Longmeadow. She enjoyed reading books, watching Hallmark and Lifetime movies, buying stuff off QVC, and trying to hit it big on scratch tickets. Erma is survived by her three children, Todd Bryant (Sue), John Bryant Jr., Linda Hall (Robert); a brother Michael Storzieri; a sister, Imogene Wiles-Ashton., Grandchildren, Tim and Andrew Hall; three Great Grandchildren, several nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors. At Erma's request, services are private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Boys Town at boystown.org/give.
Forastiere Smith Funeral Home & Cremation - East Longmeadow

220 North Main Street, East Longmeadow, MA 01028

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