Carolyne Bryant Obituary Carolyne Holland Bryant December 29, 1942 － February 8, 2023 Capron － Carolyne Pretlow Holland Bryant, 80, passed away February 8, 2023 at East Pavilion surrounded by her family. Born in Franklin and raised in Murfreesboro, she was a daughter of the late Joel Cook Holland, Sr. and Violet Spence Holland. She was also predeceased by her former husband, Gillette Thomas Bryant, Jr. Carolyne was a graduate of Murfreesboro High School and attended Chowan University and VCU where she was a member of the VCU Madricals, a former local singing ensemble in the Richmond area. She was a teacher‚Äôs assistant at Riverview Elementary in Murfreesboro and a former personal care assistant. Carolyne, also known as "Mimi", was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend to many. She never met a stranger. Left to cherish her memory are two daughters, Kira B. Wright (Keith) of Franklin and Jennifer B. Drake (Tim) of Capron; a son, Gillette T. "G.T." Bryant, III of Courtland; a beloved sister, Martha H. Tomlinson of Grimesland, NC; two brothers, Joel Cook Holland, Jr. (Kay) of Murfreesboro, NC and Robert P. Holland (Marlene) of Louisburg, NC; four grandchildren, Taylor Fox, Joel Fox, Gavin Bryant, and Ethan Drake; a niece that was more like a daughter, Marna Davis Noe; and dear friend, Holly Newsome (mother to Gavin Bryant). The family will receive friends from 5 to 7PM Saturday, February 11, 2023 in Wright Funeral Home. A Funeral Service will be held at 2PM Sunday, February 12, 2023 in Wright Funeral Home. Burial will be private. The family would like any memorial donations to be made to the Capron Fire and Rescue Squad. Carolyne‚Äôs family would like to extend its sincere gratitude for all the loving support received by family, friends and the staff of Bon Secours-Southampton Medical Center and East Pavilion. Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wright Funeral Home and Crematory － Franklin on Feb. 10, 2023. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/Carolyne-Bryant 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/carolyne-bryant-obituary?id=43486869 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative Summary of the Obituary: Carolyne Holland Bryant, 80, passed away on 8 February 2023 in Capron. She was a graduate of Murfreesboro High School and attended Chowan University and VCU. Carolyne was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend who never met a stranger. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services: The family received friends on 11 February 2023 at Wright Funeral Home. A funeral service was held on 12 February 2023 at Wright Funeral Home. Burial was private. ## The Edited Obituary Carolyne Holland Bryant 29 December 1942 - 8 February 2023 Capron - Carolyne Pretlow Holland Bryant, 80, passed away 8 February 2023 at East Pavilion surrounded by her family. Born in Franklin and raised in Murfreesboro, she was a daughter of the late Joel Cook Holland, Sr. and Violet Spence Holland. She was also predeceased by her former husband, Gillette Thomas Bryant, Jr. Carolyne was a graduate of Murfreesboro High School and attended Chowan University and VCU where she was a member of the VCU Madricals, a former local singing ensemble in the Richmond area. She was a teacher's assistant at Riverview Elementary in Murfreesboro and a former personal care assistant. Carolyne, also known as "Mimi", was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend to many. She never met a stranger. Left to cherish her memory are two daughters, Kira B. Wright (Keith) of Franklin and Jennifer B. Drake (Tim) of Capron; a son, Gillette T. "G.T." Bryant, III of Courtland; a beloved sister, Martha H. Tomlinson of Grimesland, NC; two brothers, Joel Cook Holland, Jr. (Kay) of Murfreesboro, NC and Robert P. Holland (Marlene) of Louisburg, NC; four grandchildren, Taylor Fox, Joel Fox, Gavin Bryant, and Ethan Drake; a niece that was more like a daughter, Marna Davis Noe; and dear friend, Holly Newsome (mother to Gavin Bryant). The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 PM Saturday, 11 February 2023, in Wright Funeral Home. A Funeral Service will be held at 2 PM Sunday, 12 February 2023, in Wright Funeral Home. Burial will be private. The family would like any memorial donations to be made to the Capron Fire and Rescue Squad. Carolyne's family would like to extend its sincere gratitude for all the loving support received by family, friends, and the staff of Bon Secours-Southampton Medical Center and East Pavilion. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Carolyne Holland Bryant | |---------|-------------------------------| | Age | 80 | | Birth | 29 December 1942; Franklin | | Death | 8 February 2023; Capron | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |------------------------------|--------------------|--------------------------------| | Carolyne Holland Bryant | Decedent | Capron | | Gillette Thomas Bryant, Jr. | Predeceased Spouse | -- | | Joel Cook Holland, Sr. | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Violet Spence Holland | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Kira B. Wright | Child | Franklin | | Jennifer B. Drake | Child | Capron | | Gillette T. G.T. Bryant, III | Child | Courtland | | Martha H. Tomlinson | Sibling | Grimesland, NC | | Joel Cook Holland, Jr. | Sibling | Murfreesboro, NC | | Robert P. Holland | Sibling | Louisburg, NC | | Taylor Fox | Grandchild | Unknown | | Joel Fox | Grandchild | Unknown | | Gavin Bryant | Grandchild | Unknown | | Ethan Drake | Grandchild | Unknown | | Marna Davis Noe | Niece | Unknown | | Holly Newsome | Friend | Unknown | ## Other Relevant Information 1. Carolyne was a graduate of Murfreesboro High School. 2. She attended Chowan University and VCU, where she was a member of the VCU Madricals, a former local singing ensemble in the Richmond area. 3. Carolyne was a teacher's assistant at Riverview Elementary in Murfreesboro and a former personal care assistant. 4. She was also known as "Mimi".