Gladys Davis Bryan

Gladys Davis Bryan, age 94, passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2015. Born in Edgecombe County on February 11, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Orville Gorham Davis and Lessie Davis. She was predeceased in death by her husband, Claude Tate Bryan, Jr., in 1981, whom she was married to for 39 loving years. She was also predeceased by her sister, Louise Fisher and four brothers, Willard Davis, Amber “Pookie” Davis, Gordon Davis and Frank Davis; and her son-in-law, Alan Moore. Mrs. Bryan was born in Sharpsburg, NC and graduated from Wilson Public Schools in 1937. She was a 1938 graduate of Carolina School of Commerce. She then moved to Tarboro where she was employed as a secretary. During this time, she went on a blind date with a soldier from Rocky Mount named Claude Bryan. They soon married and this country girl moved to New Mexico with her soldier. Several years later they had their first daughter, Judy. After the war, the new family moved to Rocky Mount. They added to this union three more daughters, Linda, Claudia, and Phyllis. Together, they began numerous business ventures. They were active members of Second Presbyterian Church and Mrs. Bryan remained a member of Second Church until its closing. Left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Judy Mauney (Marshall) of Raleigh, Linda Marks (Chris) of Rocky Mount, Claudia Moore of Red Oak, and Phyllis Griffin (John) of Rocky Mount. She also leaves behind her sisters, Pat Combs of Rocky Mount, Anita Brinkley of Sharpsburg, and Peggy Newton of Wilson. She will also be dearly remembered as a loving wife, mother, and grandmother by her six grandchildren, Greg Marks (Savannah), Drew Marks (Meg), Allison Harris (Eddie), Meredith Peters (Michael), Kelly Schoch (Bryan) and Ashley Holland (Shawn); and her 11 great grandchildren, with two more expected in 2015. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, January 24, 2015 at 2:00 PM at Wheeler Woodlief Funeral Home Cremation Services, 1130 North Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804, with Dr. Chet Rains officiating. Friends and family are welcome to visit with the family following the service on Saturday. The family deeply appreciates the loving care provided by the staffs of The Cottage at Spring Arbor and Hunter Hill Nursing and Rehab Center. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to The Gideons International, Rocky Mount Camp, P.O. Box 1851, Rocky Mount, NC 27802. Claude was an active member until his death. Visitation Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services 1130 N. Winstead Ave. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Saturday 1/24, 2:45 pm Memorial Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services 1130 N. Winstead Ave. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Saturday 1/24, 2:00 pm