Ophelia Bryant, 82, of New London, died Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at her home in New London.
Mrs. Bryant was born September 5, 1932 in Dover, Stewart County, Tennessee, the daughter of Edward Dennis and Augusta Frances Atkins Johnson. She married Bruce Barton Bryant, Sr. on February 19, 1954 in Clarksville, Tennessee. They moved to New London in 1965. He died on January 17, 1996. She was a homemaker who enjoyed gardening, quilting, crafts, bird watching, auctions, and visiting with friends. She was of the Baptist faith.
Mrs. Bryant is survived by one daughter, Pam (Keith) Bandy of Mediapolis; two sons, Bruce (Andrea) Bryant of Muscatine, and Mark (Linda) Bryant of New London; eleven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and lifelong friend and neighbor, Donna DuPree. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one son Tony, one great-grandchild, three brothers, and three sisters.
A graveside service will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, April 25, 2015 in Burge Cemetery, rural New London. Pastor Rod Cooper will officiate. Memorials have been established to Great River Hospice and the New London Rescue Unit. Elliott Chapel, New Lon...[more]