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Essie Mayberry Bryant
Essie Mayberry Bryant, 92, of Lynchburg, passed away Sun., August 29, 2010 at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was the wife of the late Aubrey C. Bryant.
Essie was born May 18, 1918 in Campbell County to the late Elmer Glenn Mayberry and Myrtle Turner Mayberry. She was a retired employee of Miller & Rhodes and a founding member of Madison Heights Christian Church.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was also preceded in death by four brothers; Alfred Mayberry, Dick Mayberry, Curtis Mayberry, and Paul Mayberry.
She is survived by four sisters; Virginia Clements, Bernice Calhoun (Ray), Myrtle Patterson, and Mamie Freeman (Walker) and one brother, J.B. Mayberry (Pauline). She is also survived her son Preston Bryant (Sandria), three grandchildren, Laura Molsky (Mike), Larry Feys (Mary), and Sherry Bryant; three great grandchildren, Kyle and Shannon Molsky and Meredith Feys, as well as a host of nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends tonight, August 31, 2010 from 7:00-8:30 p.m. at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg.
A funeral service will be held Wednesday, September 1, 2010 at 11:00 in the chapel at Tharp Funeral Home with Rev. D. Jack Hamilton, Rev. George Harris, and Rev. Kyle Clements officiating. Interment will follow in Fort Hill Memorial Park.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family, 434-237-9424. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.tharpfuneralhome.com.
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Donna Bersch Cash & David Cash
September 3, 2010
So sorry for your loss. My grandmother Hattie May Pugh Wood's family attended Madison Heights Christian Church back many many years ago and I know Mrs. Bryant's legacy will continue on - My deepest sympathy and prayers for your family.
Jack and Merle Slusher
September 1, 2010
So sorry for your loss. Even though our parents have a long life their passing leaves a void that no one else can fill. Our deepest sympathy and prayers for your comfort.
Warren&Shirley Drinkard
August 31, 2010
So sorry to hear of the loss of Mrs. Bryant. She was such a wonderful lady and her presence will definitely be missed. We extend our greatest sympathy to your entire family.
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