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Sumter, SC…Joan Bryant, age 89, of Sumter, SC, passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2026.
She was born on February 13, 1937, in Middletown, PA. She married Billy Bryant of Murfreesboro, NC. Billy is retired from the Air Force. She was a faithful, longtime member of Crosswell Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband, Billy Bryant; children, Dixie Alexander (Steve), Billy Bryant, Jr. (Shannon), and Wade Bryant; and grandchildren, Ashley Harrison, Katie Bryant, and Anna Bryant. She is also survived by her sisters, Doreen McKibben, Nancy McKay (Brian), and sister-in-law, Lorraine Houser, as well as nieces and nephews; Steve Houser, Erica Haldane (Drew), Jennifer Houser, Lori Valley (Dan), Sherri Knaub (Michael), Matthew McKay, and Faith Alicea (Ron).
A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at 1:00 pm at Fort Jackson National Cemetery.
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The family has chosen Bullock Funeral Home for the arrangements.
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