Sybil La Marr Bryant MEMPHIS, TN － Sybil La Marr Bradshaw Bryant grew up in Franklin, Virginia, daughter of Henry Elton Bradshaw and Lillian Edwards Bradshaw; she was sister of Dennis Bradshaw. Sybil has now gathered with that first family at heaven's table. Her lifelong interest in music began with childhood piano lessons. She attended Franklin High School, where she participated in Tri-Hi-Y, Band, and Yearbook staff. She also graced her high school Homecoming Court in style. Sybil earned a Rotary Club scholarship to begin pursuing her B.A. in English at Meredith College in Raleigh, NC, where she acted in a campus production. She was active in the Wesley Foundation, where she met Charles ("Tweed") Bryant of Yadkinville, NC. Both were first-generation college students. They married in 1959, and lived briefly in California before settling Memphis. Sybil completed her degree at the University of Memphis, where she minored in journalism. She also took post-baccalaureate courses in Music Education. In Memphis, Sybil was active in St. James United Methodist Church and Germantown United Methodist Church; she sang alto in the choir. For many years "Miss Sybil" was a beloved piano teacher for students of all ages in the greater Memphis area. (Some of her youngest students called her husband "Mr. Sybil.") Sybil was also a writer. She published an essay in Watch and Clock r magazine, and her story "God Is Never Too Busy" appeared in Kindergarten Listen (1986). Her novel The Stolen Voice was published in 2014. She is survived by her husband Charles "Tweed" Bryant, her children Marsha and Barry Bryant, her grandchildren Nicholas Pierce, Matthew Bryant, and Joshua Bryant, her sonin-law Camden Pierce, her daughter-in-law Jennifer Richardson Bryant, and her nieces Lea Bradshaw and Jennifer Bradshaw Rudich. Sybil is also survived by the many students she taught to love music. A celebration of her life will take place at Germantown United Methodist Church on Saturday, July 9, at 11 a.m. (2331 South Germantown Rd.) In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Sybil Bryant's honor to: Greater Memphis Music Teachers, 7275 Eastern Ave., Germantown, TN 38138. Memphis, Tennessee The Commercial Appeal 08 Jul, 2016 Page 16 Obituary for Sybil La Marr Bradshaw Bryant ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative Summary of the Obituary: Sybil La Marr Bradshaw Bryant, a beloved piano teacher and writer from Memphis, passed away. She grew up in Virginia, attended Meredith College, and married Charles Bryant. Sybil taught music, published works, and is survived by her family and students. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services: A celebration of Sybil Bryant's life took place on 9 July at Germantown United Methodist Church in Memphis. In lieu of flowers, donations were requested to Greater Memphis Music Teachers in her honor. ### The Edited Obituary MEMPHIS, TN Sybil La Marr Bradshaw Bryant grew up in Franklin, Virginia, daughter of Henry Elton Bradshaw and Lillian Edwards Bradshaw; she was sister of Dennis Bradshaw. Sybil has now gathered with that first family at heaven's table. Her lifelong interest in music began with childhood piano lessons. She attended Franklin High School, where she participated in Tri Hi Y, Band, and Yearbook staff. She also graced her high school Homecoming Court in style. Sybil earned a Rotary Club scholarship to begin pursuing her B.A. in English at Meredith College in Raleigh, NC, where she acted in a campus production. She was active in the Wesley Foundation, where she met Charles ("Tweed") Bryant of Yadkinville, NC. Both were first generation college students. They married in 1959, and lived briefly in California before settling Memphis. Sybil completed her degree at the University of Memphis, where she minored in journalism. She also took post baccalaureate courses in Music Education. In Memphis, Sybil was active in St. James United Methodist Church and Germantown United Methodist Church; she sang alto in the choir. For many years "Miss Sybil" was a beloved piano teacher for students of all ages in the greater Memphis area. (Some of her youngest students called her husband "Mr. Sybil.") Sybil was also a writer. She published an essay in Watch and Clock r magazine, and her story "God Is Never Too Busy" appeared in Kindergarten Listen (1986). Her novel The Stolen Voice was published in 2014. She is survived by her husband Charles "Tweed" Bryant, her children Marsha and Barry Bryant, her grandchildren Nicholas Pierce, Matthew Bryant, and Joshua Bryant, her son in law Camden Pierce, her daughter in law Jennifer Richardson Bryant, and her nieces Lea Bradshaw and Jennifer Bradshaw Rudich. Sybil is also survived by the many students she taught to love music. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Sybil La Marr Bradshaw Bryant | |---------|---------------------------------| | Age | Unknown | | Birth | Unknown; Franklin, Virginia | | Death | 8 Jul 2016; Memphis, Tennessee | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-------------------------------|-----------------------|---------------------------------| | Sybil La Marr Bradshaw Bryant | Decedent | Memphis, Tennessee | | Charles Tweed Bryant | Spouse | Memphis, Tennessee | | Marsha Bryant | Child | Unknown | | Barry Bryant | Child | Unknown | | Nicholas Pierce | Grandchild | Unknown | | Matthew Bryant | Grandchild | Unknown | | Joshua Bryant | Grandchild | Unknown | | Camden Pierce | Spouse of Child | Unknown | | Jennifer Richardson Bryant | Spouse of Child | Unknown | | Henry Elton Bradshaw | Parent | Franklin, Virginia | | Lillian Edwards Bradshaw | Parent | Franklin, Virginia | | Dennis Bradshaw | Sibling | Unknown | | Lea Bradshaw | Niece | Unknown | | Jennifer Bradshaw Rudich | Niece | Unknown | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Sybil La Marr Bradshaw Bryant grew up in Franklin, Virginia. 2. She attended Franklin High School where she participated in Tri Hi Y, Band, and Yearbook staff. 3. Sybil earned a Rotary Club scholarship to pursue her B.A. in English at Meredith College in Raleigh, NC. 4. She acted in a campus production and was active in the Wesley Foundation at Meredith College. 5. Sybil completed her degree at the University of Memphis, where she minored in journalism. 6. She took post baccalaureate courses in Music Education. 7. In Memphis, Sybil was active in St. James United Methodist Church and Germantown United Methodist Church. 8. She sang alto in the choir at both churches. 9. For many years, Sybil was a beloved piano teacher for students of all ages in the greater Memphis area. 10. Sybil published an essay in Watch and Clock magazine. 11. Her story "God Is Never Too Busy" appeared in Kindergarten Listen (1986). 12. Sybil's novel The Stolen Voice was published in 2014.