Rebecca BRYANT

1953 - 2016

BRYANT, Rebecca
Rebecca Bryant passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on Sunday, January 10, after living with pancreatic cancer for the last 16 months.

Rebecca was born in Atlanta, Georgia on September 20th, 1953. She lived in New York, Kentucky, Colorado, and California but considered Austin, Texas her home for over 40 years. She graduated from Austin High School and continued on to receive a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Development from Texas State University.

Rebecca held numerous jobs throughout her lifetime centered around her gift of caring for and teaching young children. From being a nanny, to providing play groups and an at home daycare, to working as a preschool teacher, she was able to make such a positive impact on so many young lives. Her creative and nurturing personality contributed to her success as a teacher and the adoration of so many families. Above all she loved being a mother and spending time with family and friends, and especially spending time with her grandchildren. She also loved teaching, making and restoring dolls, and could always be found with a craft project in her hands.

Rebecca is survived by her mother Elaine Clay; her sister Cindy Vough and her brother Jerry Clay; her children Jacqui Stewart Bah and Clay Stewart; her stepchildren Jenny Bryant and Matthew Bryant and his wife Christy Bryant; and her grandchildren, Emily and Anna Bryant and many other family members and friends.

Rebecca is preceded in death by her father Jack Clay and her husband Raymond Bryant. A Celebration of Life Ceremony will be held at 3:00-5:00 pm on Saturday, January 16th, at the Hancock Recreation Center located at 811 E. 41st St, Austin TX 78751