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Obituary of Olive Katherine Johnson Bryant
OLIVE KATHERINE JOHNSON BRYANT
Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - Sunday, June 13, 1999
Olive Katherine Johnson Bryant, 81, died June 11, 1999, in Southampton Memorial Hospital.
Mrs. Bryant was born Jan. 30, 1918, in Spokane, Wash., and was a daughter of the late Clarence Johnson and Eva Johnson Whitmire. Mrs. Bryant was a member of Courtland United Methodist Church, where she enjoyed serving as an officer with United Methodist Women, a member of the Ladies Bible Class and Mary White Cobb Circle. Throughout her years, she maintained a home for her family, especially during the time of her husband's military service in World War II and Korea. She had many interests and hobbies such as teaching crafts, rolling bandages, campaigning for the Red Cross and being an active parent with Boy and Girl Scouts. She also participated at Glenwood Park Presbyterian Church, Norfolk, where she served as president of the Women's Organization and helped establish the Glenwood Park Community Center.
She is survived by her husband of 64 years, G. Russell Bryant of Courtland ; a daughter, Mary Kay Miller and her husband, Lee, of Courtland ; two sons, Larry Bryant and his wife, Pat, of Montgomery, Ala., and Jim Bryant and his wife, Sherry, of Courtland ; 13 grandchildren, Sandra Miller Waters, Susan Miller, Steven Miller, Sally Miller Cospelich, Stacey Miller Boender, Larry Russell Bryant II, Kathy Bryant Henderson, Frank Bryant, Yvonne Bryant Doll, Angela Bryant, Mary Lynn Bryant, James Bryant Jr. and Mark Bryant; eight great-grandchildren, Lauren and Christine Waters, Andrew Cospelich, Jerry Bryant, Caroline Bryant, Shonna Lee Doll, Kaylyn Doll and Conrad Elias Bryant; and a sister-in-law, Almeda Whitmire Lamb. She was predeceased by her stepfather, Jim Whitmire; a brother, E.S. ``Buddy'' Whitmire; and a grandson, Charles Bryant.
A funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Courtland United Methodist Church by the Rev. Robert J. Parks Jr. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery , Courtland . The family will receive friends at the home of Russell Bryant, 22141 Main St., Courtland , and suggests that memorials be made to Courtland Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 449, Courtland VA 23837. Wright Funeral Home is in charge.
Edition: FINAL
Section: LOCAL
Page: B7
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––– Narrative Summary of the Obituary –––
Olive Katherine Johnson Bryant, 81, died 11 Jun 1999 in Southampton Memorial Hospital.
A funeral was held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Courtland United Methodist Church by the Rev. Robert J. Parks Jr.; burial was in Riverside Cemetery, Courtland.
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OLIVE KATHERINE JOHNSON BRYANT
Olive Katherine Johnson Bryant, 81, died June 11, 1999, in Southampton Memorial Hospital.
Mrs. Bryant was born Jan. 30, 1918, in Spokane, Wash., and was a daughter of the late Clarence Johnson and Eva Johnson Whitmire. Mrs. Bryant was a member of Courtland United Methodist Church, where she enjoyed serving as an officer with United Methodist Women, a member of the Ladies Bible Class and Mary White Cobb Circle. Throughout her years, she maintained a home for her family, especially during the time of her husband's military service in World War II and Korea. She had many interests and hobbies such as teaching crafts, rolling bandages, campaigning for the Red Cross and being an active parent with Boy and Girl Scouts. She also participated at Glenwood Park Presbyterian Church, Norfolk, where she served as president of the Women's Organization and helped establish the Glenwood Park Community Center.
She is survived by her husband of 64 years, G. Russell Bryant of Courtland; a daughter, Mary Kay Miller and her husband, Lee, of Courtland; two sons, Larry Bryant and his wife, Pat, of Montgomery, Ala., and Jim Bryant and his wife, Sherry, of Courtland; 13 grandchildren, Sandra Miller Waters, Susan Miller, Steven Miller, Sally Miller Cospelich, Stacey Miller Boender, Larry Russell Bryant II, Kathy Bryant Henderson, Frank Bryant, Yvonne Bryant Doll, Angela Bryant, Mary Lynn Bryant, James Bryant Jr. and Mark Bryant; eight great-grandchildren, Lauren and Christine Waters, Andrew Cospelich, Jerry Bryant, Caroline Bryant, Shonna Lee Doll, Kaylyn Doll and Conrad Elias Bryant; and a sister-in-law, Almeda Whitmire Lamb. She was predeceased by her stepfather, Jim Whitmire; a brother, E.S. "Buddy" Whitmire; and a grandson, Charles Bryant.
A funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Courtland United Methodist Church by the Rev. Robert J. Parks Jr. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Courtland. The family will receive friends at the home of Russell Bryant, 22141 Main St., Courtland, and suggests that memorials be made to Courtland Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 449, Courtland VA 23837. Wright Funeral Home is in charge.
––– Vital Statistics –––
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| Field | Value |
| Name | Olive Katherine Johnson Bryant |
| Age | 81 |
| Birth | 30 Jan 1918; Spokane, Wash. |
| Death | 11 Jun 1999; Southampton Memorial Hospital |
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––– Table of Relationships –––
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| Name | Relationship | Residence |
| Olive Katherine Johnson Bryant | Decedent | Not stated |
| Clarence Johnson | Father (deceased) | Not stated |
| Eva Johnson Whitmire | Mother (deceased) | Not stated |
| Jim Whitmire | Stepfather (predeceased) | Not stated |
| E.S. "Buddy" Whitmire | Brother (predeceased) | Not stated |
| G. Russell Bryant | Husband | Courtland |
| Mary Kay Miller | Daughter | Courtland |
| Lee Miller | Son-in-law | Courtland |
| Larry Bryant | Son | Montgomery, Ala. |
| Pat Bryant | Daughter-in-law | Montgomery, Ala. |
| Jim Bryant | Son | Courtland |
| Sherry Bryant | Daughter-in-law | Courtland |
| Sandra Miller Waters | Grandchild | Not stated |
| Susan Miller | Grandchild | Not stated |
| Steven Miller | Grandchild | Not stated |
| Sally Miller Cospelich | Grandchild | Not stated |
| Stacey Miller Boender | Grandchild | Not stated |
| Larry Russell Bryant II | Grandchild | Not stated |
| Kathy Bryant Henderson | Grandchild | Not stated |
| Frank Bryant | Grandchild | Not stated |
| Yvonne Bryant Doll | Grandchild | Not stated |
| Angela Bryant | Grandchild | Not stated |
| Mary Lynn Bryant | Grandchild | Not stated |
| James Bryant Jr. | Grandchild | Not stated |
| Mark Bryant | Grandchild | Not stated |
| Lauren Waters | Great-grandchild | Not stated |
| Christine Waters | Great-grandchild | Not stated |
| Andrew Cospelich | Great-grandchild | Not stated |
| Jerry Bryant | Great-grandchild | Not stated |
| Caroline Bryant | Great-grandchild | Not stated |
| Shonna Lee Doll | Great-grandchild | Not stated |
| Kaylyn Doll | Great-grandchild | Not stated |
| Conrad Elias Bryant | Great-grandchild | Not stated |
| Almeda Whitmire Lamb | Sister-in-law | Not stated |
| Charles Bryant | Grandson (predeceased) | Not stated |
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––– Publication Details –––
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| Field | Value |
| Location | Norfolk, VA |
| Name | Virginian-Pilot, The |
| Date | 13 June 1999 |
| Edition | FINAL |
| Section | LOCAL |
| Page | B7 |
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––– Other Relevant Information –––
• Member, Courtland United Methodist Church; officer with United Methodist Women; member of the Ladies Bible Class and Mary White Cobb Circle.
• Maintained a home for her family during her husband's military service in World War II and Korea.
• Interests and activities included teaching crafts, rolling bandages, campaigning for the Red Cross, and being an active parent with Boy and Girl Scouts.
• Participated at Glenwood Park Presbyterian Church, Norfolk; served as president of the Women's Organization; helped establish the Glenwood Park Community Center.
• Birth name was Olive Katherine Johnson.
[Contributed by Bruce Saunders, bs4403@verizon.net]
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