JoAnn Harris Bryan, 81, of Oxford, NC passed away Wednesday, October, 21, 2015.
JoAnn was the daughter the late of John Billie Harris and Cathilene Harris of Henderson. JoAnn married her high school sweetheart, Joe, November 28, 1952. JoAnn devoted her life to Joe. They enjoyed spending long weekends at Kerr Lake as well as traveling around the United States in their RV with their cocker spaniel, their girls and close friends. She was an active member of Oxford United Methodist Church . She gave of herself in many ways, serving on the Altar Guild and various committees. JoAnn was very artistic and taught many art related classes through the community college. She was known for her beautiful handcrafted arts and crafts found at the church’s Christmas Bazaar. For years she made all of the wreaths and bows for the church and the city at Christmas. JoAnn was an avid reader and was involved in many book clubs and bridge clubs. Many women in Oxford will remember JoAnn as their Girl Scout Leader. She was a beautiful Southern Lady who mastered the art of dressing well.
She is survived by her husband Joseph Kinsley Bryan, Jr. of Oxford, and her daughters, Donna Spears (Reed) of Oxford, Ann Bryan Hancock of Oxford , Martha Compton(Penn) of Wilmington, NC and two grandchildren, Penn Compton, Jr. of Greensboro , NC and Kinsley Bryan Compton of Wilmington. Also surviving are a sister-in-law, Dora Bryan Tate (Fred) of Elizabethtown, NC and special daughters, Bertha Wyche and Doris Peace, both of Oxford.
Visitation will be held Friday, October 23, 2015 and Saturday, October 24, 2015 from 5:30-7:30 PM at the home of Donna and Reed Spears, 144 Pine Drive, Oxford, NC
Memorial Services will be conducted at 3:00 PM Sunday, October 25, 2015 at Oxford United Methodist Church by Rev. David Haley. Burial will be held at Elmwood Cemetery following the service.
JoAnn was the daughter the late of John Billie Harris and Cathilene Harris of Henderson. JoAnn married her high school sweetheart, Joe, November 28, 1952. JoAnn devoted her life to Joe. They enjoyed spending long weekends at Kerr Lake as well as traveling around the United States in their RV with their cocker spaniel, their girls and close friends. She was an active member of Oxford United Methodist Church . She gave of herself in many ways, serving on the Altar Guild and various committees. JoAnn was very artistic and taught many art related classes through the community college. She was known for her beautiful handcrafted arts and crafts found at the church’s Christmas Bazaar. For years she made all of the wreaths and bows for the church and the city at Christmas. JoAnn was an avid reader and was involved in many book clubs and bridge clubs. Many women in Oxford will remember JoAnn as their Girl Scout Leader. She was a beautiful Southern Lady who mastered the art of dressing well.
She is survived by her husband Joseph Kinsley Bryan, Jr. of Oxford, and her daughters, Donna Spears (Reed) of Oxford, Ann Bryan Hancock of Oxford , Martha Compton(Penn) of Wilmington, NC and two grandchildren, Penn Compton, Jr. of Greensboro , NC and Kinsley Bryan Compton of Wilmington. Also surviving are a sister-in-law, Dora Bryan Tate (Fred) of Elizabethtown, NC and special daughters, Bertha Wyche and Doris Peace, both of Oxford.
Visitation will be held Friday, October 23, 2015 and Saturday, October 24, 2015 from 5:30-7:30 PM at the home of Donna and Reed Spears, 144 Pine Drive, Oxford, NC
Memorial Services will be conducted at 3:00 PM Sunday, October 25, 2015 at Oxford United Methodist Church by Rev. David Haley. Burial will be held at Elmwood Cemetery following the service.
JoAnn Harris Bryan, 81, of Oxford, NC passed away Wednesday, October, 21, 2015.
JoAnn was the daughter the late of John Billie Harris and Cathilene Harris of Henderson. JoAnn married her high school sweetheart, Joe, November 28, 1952. JoAnn devoted her life to Joe. They enjoyed spending long weekends at Kerr Lake as well as traveling around the United States in their RV with their cocker spaniel, their girls and close friends. She was an active member of Oxford United Methodist Church . She gave of herself in many ways, serving on the Altar Guild and various committees. JoAnn was very artistic and taught many art related classes through the community college. She was known for her beautiful handcrafted arts and crafts found at the church’s Christmas Bazaar. For years she made all of the wreaths and bows for the church and the city at Christmas. JoAnn was an avid reader and was involved in many book clubs and bridge clubs. Many women in Oxford will remember JoAnn as their Girl Scout Leader. She was a beautiful Southern Lady who mastered the art of dressing well.
She is survived by her husband Joseph Kinsley Bryan, Jr. of Oxford, and her daughters, Donna Spears (Reed) of Oxford, Ann Bryan Hancock of Oxford , Martha Compton(Penn) of Wilmington, NC and two grandchildren, Penn Compton, Jr. of Greensboro , NC and Kinsley Bryan Compton of Wilmington. Also surviving are a sister-in-law, Dora Bryan Tate (Fred) of Elizabethtown, NC and special daughters, Bertha Wyche and Doris Peace, both of Oxford.
Visitation will be held Friday, October 23, 2015 and Saturday, October 24, 2015 from 5:30-7:30 PM at the home of Donna and Reed Spears, 144 Pine Drive, Oxford, NC
Memorial Services will be conducted at 3:00 PM Sunday, October 25, 2015 at Oxford United Methodist Church by Rev. David Haley. Burial will be held at Elmwood Cemetery following the service.
JoAnn was the daughter the late of John Billie Harris and Cathilene Harris of Henderson. JoAnn married her high school sweetheart, Joe, November 28, 1952. JoAnn devoted her life to Joe. They enjoyed spending long weekends at Kerr Lake as well as traveling around the United States in their RV with their cocker spaniel, their girls and close friends. She was an active member of Oxford United Methodist Church . She gave of herself in many ways, serving on the Altar Guild and various committees. JoAnn was very artistic and taught many art related classes through the community college. She was known for her beautiful handcrafted arts and crafts found at the church’s Christmas Bazaar. For years she made all of the wreaths and bows for the church and the city at Christmas. JoAnn was an avid reader and was involved in many book clubs and bridge clubs. Many women in Oxford will remember JoAnn as their Girl Scout Leader. She was a beautiful Southern Lady who mastered the art of dressing well.
She is survived by her husband Joseph Kinsley Bryan, Jr. of Oxford, and her daughters, Donna Spears (Reed) of Oxford, Ann Bryan Hancock of Oxford , Martha Compton(Penn) of Wilmington, NC and two grandchildren, Penn Compton, Jr. of Greensboro , NC and Kinsley Bryan Compton of Wilmington. Also surviving are a sister-in-law, Dora Bryan Tate (Fred) of Elizabethtown, NC and special daughters, Bertha Wyche and Doris Peace, both of Oxford.
Visitation will be held Friday, October 23, 2015 and Saturday, October 24, 2015 from 5:30-7:30 PM at the home of Donna and Reed Spears, 144 Pine Drive, Oxford, NC
Memorial Services will be conducted at 3:00 PM Sunday, October 25, 2015 at Oxford United Methodist Church by Rev. David Haley. Burial will be held at Elmwood Cemetery following the service.
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