Sylvia Jean Bryant
January 2, 1951 ~ May 4, 2011
Sylvia Jean Bryant, beloved wife of Mike, passed into her heavenly body on May 4, 2011 at Nash General Hospital to be reunited with her son, Chris, at the throne of God. She is more alive today than ever as she marvels at the streets of gold and mansions of Heaven.
She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Wallace Michael "Mike" Bryant of Rocky Mount, NC; two sisters, Alice Sims and Mary Jean Rackley, both of Valdosta, GA; special niece and caretaker, Tonya Henry; brothers and sisters-in-law, Dennie (Pete) Lamendola, Eddie (Lisa) Bryant, and Johnny Bryant; and numerous nieces and nephews, all of Georgia.
Sylvia, born to the late Wallace Eugene and Bessie Sapp Goldman on January 2, 1951, was preceded in death by her only son, Christopher Barnes.
Sylvia was employed at Nash General Hospital for over 30 years in the Nash Day Business Office and Registration Department. She was always a beacon of light and inspiration to others and will be remembered as "Sylvia", a true angel on earth, who was always meticulous in dress, with everything matching and not one hair out of place.
She loved her friends and family, and she was very much loved in return. She always had a smile and kind word for everyone, and she always put others before herself. She will be missed.
Having a strong belief in God, Sylvia accepted death graciously. She always realized that God needed her on the other side, and she knew nothing could hold down her spirit.
The family would like to thank the staff and chaplains of Nash General Hospital, especially Dr. David Browder for the best care that can be given to anyone.
A memorial service to celebrate her earthly life will be held at 6:00 PM on Friday, May 6, 2011 in the Chapel of Wheeler Woodlief Funeral Home with the Rev. Gary Wood officiating. Visitation will follow the service.
Flowers will be accepted, or donations in memory of Sylvia J. Bryant can be made to the Nash Health Care Foundation, benefiting the new children's emergency department.
You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 North Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804.
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Sylvia I would not know how to share just one memory about you so I am just going to say what is in my heart. You and I have always been so different, me loving my blue jeans and country living and you loving those city lights and fancy clothes, yet we were so close to each others heart. Look at the phone conversations you and I have had over the past year. Sometimes three or four times a day. Sometimes you would start those conversations at 630 AM. It would be so funny when you would ask me what time it was in Georgia knowing that we were on the same time and you would say tomorrow I won’t call you so early. When tomorrow came, what would you do but call me at 530 AM. We relived our childhood in those calls. talked about every family member at some point, discussed all our friends past and present, laughed about old boyfriends, shared secrets that was for our ears only and the list goes on. You were so sick these past few months yet you were worrying about Alison and me even though I told you numerous times we were ok and Joe left us taken care of and in good hands. That was just your way to always worry about everyone and want to take care of them. I know now you are not in any more pain and you are up there with the Lord watching over us. You have a lot of family up there with you, your dear sweet Chris, Tina to make you laugh, Sonny, Debbie and our sweet Mom and Dad, and Joe is up there with you. You two always got along so well, and he would always smile during a lightening storm thinking about the time you were clinging to his shirt during a storm. You know I love you and I can’t tell you just how much I am going to miss you. I know I will see you again someday so save me a seat in the middle because you know how I like to be in the middle of things. And i am going to close this like I did with our phone conversations, I love you and see you when I see you.
My Dear Aunt Sylvia, You will never know how much I love you and will miss you. You are so dear and special to my heart. You touched the lives and hearts of so many, and were so very giving to others. You are beautiful inside and out. The only comfort I can find is that you are not alone and can be reunited with our family, especially Chris. I just wish I had more time with you. I can’t express how much I miss you and wish so much we could have made our beach trip. You are a beautiful angel looking down on us, so hold me a seat because I know one day I will see you again. 3
Thanks for posting this special picture! + an old friend of Sylvia. – sheryll
Aunt Sylvia the memory that I have most of you, is going to your house and playing with Chris and always seeing you dressed in the best. You always loved to dress so pretty, always looking like a model, so perfect. I know that we didn’t have a constant relationship but I know that you always knew that I loved and still do love you. I regret that we didn’t get the chance to have that AuntNiece relationship but I know we will get the chance one day. I’m happy that you aren’t in pain any longer and that you are where you are the happiest….with Chris, PaPa, Uncle Sonny, Aunt Tina, and my Mom. Please give her lots of hugs for me and tell her how much I miss her and that I’ll see her one day. The most important part is that you are walking Streets of Gold, seeing those beautiful Walls of Jasper, and sitting at the feet of Jesus!!!!!! I love you Aunt Sylvia and miss you but I know I will see you one day, please save me a sit beside my Mom! You have touched so many lives and you will never be forgotten. We love and miss you dearly. Kim Collier
Aunt Sylvia It is hard to belive that you are gone I am so glad that I got to see and spend some time with you Thanksgiving . You are going to be missed by many that loved you so much . As you are strolling over heaven hand in hand with Chris , Debbie and many other family members stop by my Daddys and tell him Hi .Heaven is your home now and what a beautiful home to have. Deborah
Miss you Sylvia. Rest in peace.
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I met Sylvia 21 years ago when I came to work at NGH, we shared a lot of great laughs. She was a dear friend and I will miss her. My sympathy goes out to the family,you were so blessed to have her and I was blessed to know her……..Deb