Mary Bryant

Mary Rose Bryant, 72, passed away Monday, Jan. 17, 2011, at her residence surrounded by her family.Mary was born March 23, 1938 in Nashville, to Margaret and Homer Cuffman. She graduated from Chattanooga State and worked for Buster Brown.She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters, Bessie Collins, of Rossville and Betty Burnside, of Augusta, Ga.Mary is survived by her children, Roger Bryant, Synetha Deanne Bryant-Sessions, Meredith (James) Rambo; grandchildren, Matthew Sessions, Dakotah Watson, Jeffrey Alan Rambo, Savannah Grace Bryant, Aaron Wilson Bryant; siblings, Vivian (Jimmy) Reid and Shirley Chilcutt and several other brothers and sisters. Honorary daughter and granddaughter, Mag Hall and Cassie Hall.A Celebration of Life Service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 22, 2011, at Silverdale Cumberland Presbyterian Church with Rev. Christian Smith officiating.Visitation with the family will be from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday at the church.In lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions may be made to Susan G. Komen Foundation or the Silverdale Cumberland Presbyterian Church Youth Group.Arrangements are under the direction of J. Avery Bryan Funeral Home, 1914 McCallie Ave., 423-266-2131.