Peggy Ann Daniel Bryant

Mrs. Peggy Ann Daniel Bryant, 89, of Elberton, GA, wife of 68 years to Leon Bryant, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at the Rainey Hospice House in Anderson, SC.

There are many ways you could measure Peggy’s life: in years, in the number of children she raised, in how many trips she took to Gatlinburg with her family, or in the number of homemade biscuits she made for those she loved. Regardless of how you measure it, one thing remains the same: Peggy lived a long life full of service to those she held most dear.

The greatest joy in Peggy’s life came when she married Leon Bryant. Loving him was her favorite pastime, and if they weren’t together in a moment, it wouldn’t take long for you to hear her ask, “Where’s Leon?” Their closeness to one another over the last 68 years is a testament to the sweetest love.

And if Peggy’s greatest joy in life came from marrying Leon, her greatest purpose came less than 10 months later when she became a mom to Tony Lee Bryant and soon after had six more. Peggy was designed by God to be a mom - the best mom.

Peggy has touched the lives of so many. For every child who has been comforted in her care. For every person who received one of her intentional (and frequent) phone calls. For every person who sat near her at an Elbert County Blue Devil game. And for every one of us who has had the privilege to hear her tell a story about those she loved or her life in Elberton, GA - her favorite place on earth.

For anyone who knows Peggy, you probably know she would often refer to Elberton as “God’s Country.” And we imagine as she took her last breath and ascended to heaven, she was met by our wonderful Jesus who said, “Now Peggy, THIS is God’s Country. Welcome home!”

Along with her husband, Leon, she is survived by her children: Pam (Louie) of Anderson, SC, Debbie (Rich) of Gainesville, GA, Barry of Seneca, SC, Terry of Seneca, SC, Mandy (Patrick) of Anderson, SC, Angie (Marya) of Atlanta, GA, and daughter-in-law, Debi G. of Watkinsville, GA; grandchildren: Lauren (Alan), Marlie (Harry), Bailey (Ryan), Morgan (Rob), Jessie (Brittney), Callie (Reid), Macie, Addie Rose, Lawson, Phifer, Atticus, and Dane (Chelsey); twelve great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Peggy is preceded in death by her beloved son, Tony; and grandson, Blane. The last surviving member of her immediate family, Peggy is also preceded in death by her parents, Enos Roscoe “Bud” Daniel and Jessie Minerva Stratton Daniel who she regularly said were the best mama and daddy in the world; and siblings: Everett Daniel, Opal Adams, Charles Daniel, Cecil Daniel, Juanita Marsh, and Henry “Buddy” Daniel.

Peggy’s family will receive friends at Dewy Rose Baptist Church in Dewy Rose, GA on Thursday, May 8, from 1 - 2:30 p.m., and her celebration of life will begin at 3 p.m., with Rev. Kenny Martin officiating. Burial will be in the cemetery at Harmony Baptist Church.

Leon Bryant and family will be at his home place from Thursday, May 1, through Sunday, May 4.

Flowers are accepted, and contributions may be made in her memory to Dewy Rose Baptist Church, 1923 Pulliam Mill Road, Dewy Rose, GA 30634, or the Rainey Hospice House at 1835 Rogers Road, Anderson, SC 29621.

Those wishing may sign the online guestbook at berryfh.com.

Berry Funeral Home & Crematory of Elberton, GA is respectfully in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Peggy Ann Daniel Bryant.