Alice Geraldine Bryant daughter of the late Lena Barton Shy and Zimrier Shy was born at Black, Missouri, on November 23, 1926. She departed this life at Meadow Brook Nursing Home in Pilot, Knob, Missouri, on April 24, 2015, at the age of 88.
On October 26, 1942, in Lesterville, Missouri, Alice was united in marriage to Lyle "Joe" Bryant and to this loving union four sons were born. Alice was a member of the Fellowship Baptist Church in Lesterville, Missouri. Her hobbies included gardening, working with her flowers, listening to music, and painting in her younger years, she was also a very good cook.
Alice was preceded in death by her parents, one son, Eric Bryant, one brother, Thomas Shy, two half- sisters, Ruble Revis and Bernice Morgan.
Alice is survived by her husband, Lyle "Joe" Bryant of Black, Missouri, three sons, Lyle Bryant Jr. and wife Elaine of DeSoto, Missouri, Mitch Bryant and wife Sandi of Black, Missouri, Stephen Bryant and wife Janise of DeSoto, Missouri, daughter-in-law, Beverly Bryant of Farmington, Missouri, 12 grandchildren and a number of great-grandchildren. Alice will be deeply missed by her family and many friends who will mourn her passing.
Visitation: Monday, April 27th 5 to 8 PM
Funeral Services: Tuesday, April 28th 10 AM at McSpadden Funeral Home, Lesterville, Missouri
Ministers: Dirk Myers assisted by Steve Colquitt
Burial: Dennison Cemetery, Black, Missouri
Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Lesterville, Missouri
In lieu of flowers: Fellowship Baptist Church