Alma Kennedy Bryant

Alma Lee Kennedy Bryant, 88, of Hopewell, died Wednesday, September 21, 2011 in John Randolph Medical Center, Hopewell, VA. She was born on May 28, 1923 in McDuffie County, GA and a resident of this area since 1962. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Cecil Bryant, Sr. and her son, William C. Bryant, Jr. Mrs. Bryant is survived by her daughters, Jewell R. Coleman and her husband, Jimmy; Lula L. Lythgoe and her husband, Larry; and sons, Donnie R. Bryant and his wife, Sherry; and Terry E. Bryant and his wife, Penny. Also surviving are grandchildren, Traci and Bucky Banks, Julie and Brent Johnson, Joe and Laura Coleman, Millie and Danny Smith, Jenny and Dennis Scott, John Coleman and Brittany Lewis, Billy Bryant, Larry Lythgoe, Jr., Afton Bryant, and Skyler Bryant; nineteen great-grandchildren; her extended family; and a host of friends. Mrs. Bryant was also a foster mother to many children, often keeping siblings so they could stay together. Whether she was Mama, Grandma or Granny, she was the family rock. There was no place better than Grandmaâ??s house for great stay-overs, games, and the best food ever. The great-grandchildren were entertained with puzzles, dancing, and â??fairy wingsâ?. She had spunk; an original sense of humor; a heart of gold; an intense sense of friendship; her own interpretation of the Bible; and a love of God and her family. Her last words were, â??I love everybodyâ?. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, September 23, 2011 at the Hopewell Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home and Cremation Service. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 24, 2011 at the funeral home with Rev. George Insley officiating. Interment will be in Bermuda Memorial Park, Chester, VA. Condolences may be registered online at www.jtmorriss.com .