Gladys W. Bryson
February 17, 1935 -
August 14, 2012

Visitation

August 17, 2012
11AM -2 PM

Service 

August 17, 2012
2 PM

Interment

Obituary

Graveside services for Gladys W. Bryson, age 77 of Fayetteville, will be conducted Friday at 2 PM at Pleasant View Cemetery beside her husband Joe Russell Bryson. Pastor Dezzie Fletcher will be be officiating. Mrs. Bryson passed away Tuesday at Lincoln Medical Center.

She was a native of Lincoln County and the daughter of the late James Whitaker and Charlie and Martha Shearin Woodley. Mrs. Bryson was owner/operator ow Woodley’s Barbecue and was a member of the West End Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

Survivors include a brother Jim Whitaker of Fayetteville, granddaughter Pamela D. Bryson of Fayetteville, two great-grandchildren Amari Bryson and Vincent Buchanan both of Fayetteville, nieces Kathy L. Bryson of Fayetteville, Velinda Gregory-Bush of Fayetteville, Shirley A. Bryson of Fayetteville, Ruby Wynn of Dayton, OH, Peggy (John) Dance of Fayetteville, Dorris (Bobby) Eddins of Fayetteville and Janice Hardin of Fayetteville, 2 nephews James G.(Sheena) Bryson Sr of Fayetteville and Thomas Bryson of St. Louis, MO, favorite cousins Alice (Eugene) Jones of Dayton OH and Betty Jo Bryson of Fayetteville, special friends Betty Humphrey, Bobbie Roseboro, Edith Bonner, Jewell Harper and Jackie Bryson all of Fayetteville, daughter-in-law Dorothy Bryson of Huntsville, AL, Mrs. Bryson was preceded in death by a son Darrell Bryson and brothers Donald Bryson and Nathanial Shearin.

Visitation with the family will be Friday from 11 am until 2 pm at Higgins Funeral Home.

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5 Comments

  1. Mildred Posey Mcnatt

    So sorry for your loss,and I didnt know untill today Sunday.. I also was suprised to know Charlie Woodley was your Dad….I am so sorry would love to have visited with the family

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  2. Angel S. Wilson

    I would like to extend my sincere condolences to my family in the loss of Aunt Gladys. He was such a wonderful lady. She will be greatly missed. Love you all, and May God continue to give you comfort, peace, and strength in the days to come. Earth has no sorrow that Heaven can not heal. Praying for you family, and love you all.

    Angel, Jakayla, Roderick

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  3. Regina & Steve Taylor and Family

    To : Big Jim Whitaker, Pam, and the entire Bryson Family,
    I love you all dearly. I am glad that we were able to experience the best Bar-B-Que from Woodleys. Ms. Gladys was part of the bloodline that created a distinct culture in Fayetteville that will not be soon forgotten. She may seem far away but she will live on in our many many memories. Family “Keep Holding To God’s Unchanging Hand”

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  4. Peggy G. Bevels

    To the Family,

    I am deeply sorry for your loss. I know you must have a wealth of wonderful memories to help sustain you during this difficult time.

    May God Bless and Comfort You.

    Reply
  5. bobby &brenda sharp

    sorry for your loss

    Reply

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5 Comments

  1. Mildred Posey Mcnatt

    So sorry for your loss,and I didnt know untill today Sunday.. I also was suprised to know Charlie Woodley was your Dad….I am so sorry would love to have visited with the family

    Reply
  2. Angel S. Wilson

    I would like to extend my sincere condolences to my family in the loss of Aunt Gladys. He was such a wonderful lady. She will be greatly missed. Love you all, and May God continue to give you comfort, peace, and strength in the days to come. Earth has no sorrow that Heaven can not heal. Praying for you family, and love you all.

    Angel, Jakayla, Roderick

    Reply
  3. Regina & Steve Taylor and Family

    To : Big Jim Whitaker, Pam, and the entire Bryson Family,
    I love you all dearly. I am glad that we were able to experience the best Bar-B-Que from Woodleys. Ms. Gladys was part of the bloodline that created a distinct culture in Fayetteville that will not be soon forgotten. She may seem far away but she will live on in our many many memories. Family “Keep Holding To God’s Unchanging Hand”

    Reply
  4. Peggy G. Bevels

    To the Family,

    I am deeply sorry for your loss. I know you must have a wealth of wonderful memories to help sustain you during this difficult time.

    May God Bless and Comfort You.

    Reply
  5. bobby &brenda sharp

    sorry for your loss

    Reply

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