Rowena Clayton Bryan, age 88, of Jasper, FL. died at home Sunday, October 14, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Orton Bryan in May of 2008. She is survived by her daughters Lisa Rowena Bryan Canipelli (Edward Canipelli, Jr.) Lilburn, GA. and Lauranell Bryan Thomas (Barry Keith Thomas) Lawrenceville, GA.; grandchildren, Cassandra Rowena Moody (George Eaton Moody) Valdosta, GA and Barry Keith Thomas, Jr., Lawrenceville, GA.; sister, Lauranell Clayton Tidwell, Maitland, FL.; many nieces and nephews in Florida, Georgia and Missouri. She was also preceded in death by her parents Charles Winston Clayton and Vonnie Rowena Mickler Clayton; siblings Evelyn Clayton Shaw and Charles Winston Clayton, Jr.
Born February 16, 1924 in Live Oak, FL., Rowena lived a full life as a military wife and mother. In addition to Florida, she lived in South Dakota, Texas, Hawaii, Virginia and Alabama. In each place she established and maintained a beautiful, loving home. Her strong faith in God enabled her to conquer cancer twice without radiation or chemotherapy. Other accomplishments include helping start the Woman’s Club in Branford and receiving recognition from President Truman for her work with the Selective Service System in 1948. An avid bridge player, she organized clubs everywhere she lived. She remained active in her bridge club, Jasper Woman’s Club and Sunday School Class until earlier this year. As a member of Jasper’s First Baptist Church and the Fidelis Sunday School Class Rowena initiated numerous local ministries and assisted in raising funds for church improvements. Proverbs 31 ask, “Who can find a virtuous and capable wife?” Her family and friends know that she “surpassed them all!”
Funeral services were held Wednesday, October 17, 2012 at the First Baptist Church in Jasper, FL. with Pastor Roger Hutto officiating. Interment followed at Live Oak Cemetery, Live Oak, FL.
Memorial contributions may be made to Haven Hospice 6037 West U.S. Hwy 90, Lake City, FL. 32055.
Born February 16, 1924 in Live Oak, FL., Rowena lived a full life as a military wife and mother. In addition to Florida, she lived in South Dakota, Texas, Hawaii, Virginia and Alabama. In each place she established and maintained a beautiful, loving home. Her strong faith in God enabled her to conquer cancer twice without radiation or chemotherapy. Other accomplishments include helping start the Woman’s Club in Branford and receiving recognition from President Truman for her work with the Selective Service System in 1948. An avid bridge player, she organized clubs everywhere she lived. She remained active in her bridge club, Jasper Woman’s Club and Sunday School Class until earlier this year. As a member of Jasper’s First Baptist Church and the Fidelis Sunday School Class Rowena initiated numerous local ministries and assisted in raising funds for church improvements. Proverbs 31 ask, “Who can find a virtuous and capable wife?” Her family and friends know that she “surpassed them all!”
Funeral services were held Wednesday, October 17, 2012 at the First Baptist Church in Jasper, FL. with Pastor Roger Hutto officiating. Interment followed at Live Oak Cemetery, Live Oak, FL.
Memorial contributions may be made to Haven Hospice 6037 West U.S. Hwy 90, Lake City, FL. 32055.
Rowena Clayton Bryan, age 88, of Jasper, FL. died at home Sunday, October 14, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Orton Bryan in May of 2008. She is survived by her daughters Lisa Rowena Bryan Canipelli (Edward Canipelli, Jr.) Lilburn, GA. and Lauranell Bryan Thomas (Barry Keith Thomas) Lawrenceville, GA.; grandchildren, Cassandra Rowena Moody (George Eaton Moody) Valdosta, GA and Barry Keith Thomas, Jr., Lawrenceville, GA.; sister, Lauranell Clayton Tidwell, Maitland, FL.; many nieces and nephews in Florida, Georgia and Missouri. She was also preceded in death by her parents Charles Winston Clayton and Vonnie Rowena Mickler Clayton; siblings Evelyn Clayton Shaw and Charles Winston Clayton, Jr.
Born February 16, 1924 in Live Oak, FL., Rowena lived a full life as a military wife and mother. In addition to Florida, she lived in South Dakota, Texas, Hawaii, Virginia and Alabama. In each place she established and maintained a beautiful, loving home. Her strong faith in God enabled her to conquer cancer twice without radiation or chemotherapy. Other accomplishments include helping start the Woman’s Club in Branford and receiving recognition from President Truman for her work with the Selective Service System in 1948. An avid bridge player, she organized clubs everywhere she lived. She remained active in her bridge club, Jasper Woman’s Club and Sunday School Class until earlier this year. As a member of Jasper’s First Baptist Church and the Fidelis Sunday School Class Rowena initiated numerous local ministries and assisted in raising funds for church improvements. Proverbs 31 ask, “Who can find a virtuous and capable wife?” Her family and friends know that she “surpassed them all!”
Funeral services were held Wednesday, October 17, 2012 at the First Baptist Church in Jasper, FL. with Pastor Roger Hutto officiating. Interment followed at Live Oak Cemetery, Live Oak, FL.
Memorial contributions may be made to Haven Hospice 6037 West U.S. Hwy 90, Lake City, FL. 32055.
Born February 16, 1924 in Live Oak, FL., Rowena lived a full life as a military wife and mother. In addition to Florida, she lived in South Dakota, Texas, Hawaii, Virginia and Alabama. In each place she established and maintained a beautiful, loving home. Her strong faith in God enabled her to conquer cancer twice without radiation or chemotherapy. Other accomplishments include helping start the Woman’s Club in Branford and receiving recognition from President Truman for her work with the Selective Service System in 1948. An avid bridge player, she organized clubs everywhere she lived. She remained active in her bridge club, Jasper Woman’s Club and Sunday School Class until earlier this year. As a member of Jasper’s First Baptist Church and the Fidelis Sunday School Class Rowena initiated numerous local ministries and assisted in raising funds for church improvements. Proverbs 31 ask, “Who can find a virtuous and capable wife?” Her family and friends know that she “surpassed them all!”
Funeral services were held Wednesday, October 17, 2012 at the First Baptist Church in Jasper, FL. with Pastor Roger Hutto officiating. Interment followed at Live Oak Cemetery, Live Oak, FL.
Memorial contributions may be made to Haven Hospice 6037 West U.S. Hwy 90, Lake City, FL. 32055.
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