Betty Lou Griffin Bryant
September 13, 1931 ~ September 24, 2017
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ROCKY MOUNT - Betty Lou Griffin Bryant, age 86, passed away on Sunday, September 24, 2017. Born in Nash County, NC on September 13, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Fletcher Lee Griffin and Martha Elizabeth "Betty" Skinner Griffin. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Berry William Bryant; brothers, William Cooper, Harvey Ray, Leslie Carlisle, and Perry Dean.
Betty worked for Almand's Drug for many years. She touched the lives of so many people and will always be remembered with love and kindness. Betty was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to all. She will be missed by all who knew her, but her loving spirit will never be forgotten as she was everything to her family.
Betty leaves behind to cherish her memory, son, John "Shorty" Harris and wife, Millie, of Nashville; and daughter, Barbara Harris of Charlotte. She is also survived by grandchildren, Rodney Harris and wife, Lori, of Caseyville, IL, and April Harris of Nashville; great-grandchildren, Tyler, Peyton, and Sophie; and several nieces and nephews.
A Graveside Service will be held on Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at 11:00 AM at Rocky Mount Memorial Park with Rev. Carlton Cockrell officiating. A visitation with the family will follow the service and other times at the home of Shorty and Millie in Nashville.
The family would like to thank Dr. Crocker and his staff for caring for Betty the last 40 years and to Nash Health Care Systems for their care as well.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Samaritans Purse, P. O. Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Wednesday 9/27, 11:30 am
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Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Wednesday 9/27, 11:00 am
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Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.
God bless you all and find comfort as you cherish the memories of this sweet lady.
Rest In Peace Betty Lou.
I always enjoyed seeing your sweet mama at Almands Drug. She will be missed by her customers. I will be praying for your family.
Barbara, It was a pleasure meeting you today, I will truly miss seeing your moms smiling face at Almond’s. May she rest easy in the arms of God. Tammy Armstrong Rocky Mount Memorial Park.
Such a sweet lady and caring neighbor. I will miss her very much. Prayers for all the family.
Shorty, Millie, Rodney, and April I’m so sorry for your loss. I will be praying for your family.
Sorry for the loss of your love one. John 528, 29 assures Jesus will restore life to those who has died. Revelation 213, 4 gives further assurance death will be swallowed up forever. This is a comforting thought knowing your loved one is in God’s memory. Hope this thought brings comfort.
My Mama Kathleen Styers rode to work together with Betty Lou for many years, and it was always an adventure for them. I am sure Mama was waiting for Betty Lou at the pearly gates to start a new adventure. The good Lord and angels will have their hands full with these two sweet ladies. I can hear them now….did you see all that makeup Mrs. (Fill in a name) had on Who does she think she is fooling…she has to be at least 90, bless her heart.
Betty Lou will always be remembered by those of us who worked with her at ALMANDS as The bionic granny. One kidney, three hip replacements, no gall bladder and bum knees. She showed up everyday, well put together and pushing her ‘buggy’ up and down the aisles doing her job. She was never grumpy or sullen, even when she ‘felt a bit erky’. What a great word. I will miss you LouLou, and thanks for the chicken thighs. Love, Kathy
I worked with Betty Lou at Winn Dixie years ago. She was a sweet friend. Saw Her at Almands too. She was a talker. Lol. I know she will be missed.
Bobbie Ann and Shorty so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. Such a sweet lady and I know she will be missed by family and friends. Love and prayers for you and yours. Nancy Boone Campfield
I worked under Betty Lou in the Shoe Dept at Rosenbloom Levy in 1972-73! She was a lovely woman! Barbara, I am so sorry for your loss .
Bobbie Ann and Shorty so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. Betty Lou was such a sweet lady and I know she will be missed by her family and friends. Love to you and yours. Nancy Boone Campfield
So sorry to hear the passing of Betty Lou, my prayers go out to all the family.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of the family
I WOULD LIKE TO SAY MS BETTY LOU IS TRULY MISSED AT ALMANDS .SHE ALWAYS KNEW WHAT I WANTED .SHE EVEN ASKED ME TO HELP HER TO HER CAR A COUPLE OF TIMES WHEN SHE GOT OFF WORK.I AM GLAD I GOT TO MEET HER.
SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE PASSING OF BETTY LOU.I HAVE KNOWN HER SINCE WE WERE CHILDREN WHEN I WOULD GO OUT TO THE FARM IN RED OAK WITH THE GRIFFIN FAMILY, SHE WAS A FINE LADY. MAY THE LORD BLESS EACH ONE OF YOU IN A SPECIAL WAY. JOE AND MARY EZZELL