JEFFERSON – Jayne Staton Bryan, 82, passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2015.
Mrs. Bryan was born in Covington, Ga., but grew up In Jefferson. She was the daughter of the late Frank C. and Nezzie Segars Staton. She was preceded in death by her brother Tom Staton; and a sister, Frances Staton. Mrs. Bryan earned a bachelors degree in library science from the University of Georgia and later worked as an elementary school teacher in Alabama and Tennessee. She was a devoted wife and mother, a beloved Nana to her five grandchildren, and a tireless volunteer and leader in her church and community. She organized and began a kindergarten, a Girl Scout troop, and numerous Sunday school classes and bible study groups.
Mrs. Bryan was a member of the Jefferson First United Methodist Church. She was a member of the United Methodist Women, serving as president of several chapters. She was currently a member of the Jefferson Women’s Club, the Esther Circle of the UMW, and coordinated the card ministry and Meals on Wheels for many years.
Survivors include her husband, Harry W. Bryan, Jefferson; daughter, Beth Hyde (Chris), Huntsville, Ala.; sons, Harry Bryan Jr. (Rena), Hoschton, and Joe Bryan (Amy), Acworth; sister, Marie Massey, Nicholson; five grandchildren, Rebecca Crawford (Jason), Malia Bryan, Nathan Bryan, and Annalee and Lydia Hyde; as well as several beloved nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held Saturday, November 14, at 11 a.m., at the Woodbine Cemetery in Jefferson, with the Revs. Chris Lackey and Bob Reynolds officiating. Gentleman honored as pallbearers will be Bob Herrin, Tom Elliott, Newton White, Wesley Wheeler, Michael White, and Michael Kelly. The visitation will be held on Saturday morning from 9 to 10:45 a.m. at Evans Funeral Home, prior to the services.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Gentiva Hospice, 855 Gaines School Road, Athens, Georgia 30605, or to the American Cancer Society 1684 Barnett Shoals Road, Athens, Georgia 30605.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com