Vanessa Bryant
August 12, 1960 – January 17, 2022

Jimmie Bryant and Rossie Edwards Bryant proudly welcomed their new baby daughter, Vanessa, into their family on August 12, 1960. They raised her and her siblings in the Georgetown Community in Madison, Florida where she remained a lifelong resident. Vanessa was preceded in death by both parents, and sisters: Mary Alice Williams and Delry Bryant.

Having attended church with her family since her youth, Vanessa loved the Lord and accepted Him as her Redeemer many years ago. She became a member of St. James Missionary Baptist Church.

Vanessa was a compassionate caregiver who considered it as her duty to help those who needed her assistance.  Having had no children of her own, she willingly became a second mother who helped to raise many of her nieces and nephews.

In her spare time, Vanessa enjoyed the challenge of completing crossword puzzles. She also enjoyed spending time with her family and friends who regarded her as a "Bad Mama Jama".

On Monday, January 17, 2022, Vanessa Bryant quietly rested from her earthly labor and entered into her heavenly rewards.

Those who share the sorrow of Vanessa's  passing and are keepers of her cherished memories are her brother: Joseph Bryant of Tallahassee, FL; special nieces: Tawanha Bryant of Madison, FL; Renada (William) Tarver of Hagerstown, MD, Kenyatta Bryant of Valdosta, GA, Tananjalyn Bryant of Madison, FL, Shekea Weatherspoon of Live Oak, FL, and Tokethia Bryant,of Madison, FL; nephews: Therrion Williams of Quincy, FL, Alyvester (Dalphanie) Sloan of Perry, FL, Franchez Wiggins of Jacksonville, FL, Fredderick Wiggins of San Antonio, TX, Troy Hawkins, Jr. of Madison, FL, and Christopher Bryant of Tallahassee, FL; caregiver: Shauntay Williams of Madison, FL; a host of aunt and uncles; together with many other sorrowing relatives and loving friends.