Nan Bryant

Nan Elizabeth Bryant (67) of Powell, Tennessee, was born on November 30th, 1956, in Greenville, South Carolina. Nan went to Heaven a shoutin' on October 13th, 2024, surrounded by family.
Nan had the gift of perfect timing in the kitchen, and cooking large meals for her loved ones and church family brought her great joy. She was a feisty and fiery redhead with an eye for detail, schedules and organization. Yard sales and flea markets were no match for Nan, as seen by all the treasures in her home. Nan was an incredible hands-on grandmother who wore the title proudly. She enjoyed being around her grandchildren, teaching them new things, and making memories. Words cannot describe the great love she had for her husband of 20 years, Sherman Bryant. Their devotion and care for each other in sickness and in health was inspiring to all those who knew them well.
Nan was preceded in death by her mother, Margaret Ruth Brown and father, Billy Marion Reese.
She is survived by her three siblings, Henry Clinton Reese, Pamela Ruth Reese and Charles Leroy Pulliam, Jr.; her five children, Joey Hall, Tracey Powell (Stan), Melissa Hurst (David Sr), Kevin Bryant (Janet) and Derek Bryant (Janine); her nine grandchildren, Josh Hall, Sydney Moyers (Billy), Kaleigh Redfeairn, James Bryant, David Bryant, Sammie Jo Hurst, Alexandra Fawzi, Michael Fawzi and David Jr (Alexis) Hurst; seven great-grandchildren, Dash and Jax Hall, Kennedy, Julionna, Grayson, and McKenzie Moyers, and Augie Hurst; and two nieces, Christie Scully and Heather Ocho. A special thank you to "Ma and Daddio," Bill and Yevonne Douglas for loving Nan as their own. The Pallbearers will be Kevin and Derek, James and David Bryant, David Hurst and Tim Lambdin. Honorary pallbearers are Joey and Josh Hall.
Nan will be greatly missed by her family and friends not only for her ability to keep us all well fed but also for her making us all feel well loved. We have no doubt that she is now breathing easy in the arms of Jesus. Her testimony included an awesome redemptive story about the powerful love of Jesus that covered great pain and suffering of the past. Nan had incredible faith, as she was regularly overheard saying, "I have no fear." If you do not know her Savior, who can provide this peace, we encourage you to seek Him! She would also encourage anyone to be generically tested for Alpha-I COPD if you have lost family members to lung problems in their younger years.
Nan was a devoted member of Shepherd of the Hills Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, donations to the church would be appreciated. Receiving of Friends and Family will start at 4:30pm on Thursday, October 17th at the church, at 400 East Beaver Creek Drive in Knoxville, with a memorial service, led by Rev. Leland Lyon to follow at 6:00pm. www.holleygamble.com