Mrs. Hazel Bryant
Passed 06/08/2020
Mrs. Hazel Louise Bryant, the daughter of the late Hattie Felder Jeffcoat and Eddie Jeffcoat, was born April 1, 1916 in Cordova, SC. She entered eternal rest on June 8, 2020 at Edisto Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Orangeburg, SC.
She was educated in the public schools of Orangeburg County, South Carolina.
Hazel accepted Christ at an early age and was a dedicated member of Edisto Fork United Methodist Church until she was placed in a nursing home.
Hazel married the love of her life, Bennie Lee Bryant, and to this union they were blessed with adopted children as well as many children raised in their home as their children. They spent over 64 wonderful years together.
She was always a dedicated worker and retired from both Orangeburg County Schools and US Plywood. After retirement, she decided to be a homemaker, raise children and take care of her husband.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bennie Lee Bryant; 11 brothers; and one beloved cousin, Mozella Hayward.
Hazel leaves to cherish precious memories, 2 daughters: Sylvia Bryant of Orangeburg, SC and Sharone (Harry) Orr of Pineland, SC; four children raised as daughters: Dale Smith of Orangeburg, SC, Latarsha (Gary) Brown of Tuscaloosa Alabama, Brenda Owens of Orangeburg, SC and Tiffany Jeffcoat of Charleston, SC; two children raised as sons: Tommy Curry of Orangeburg, SC and Trevon Curry both of Orangeburg, SC; and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren; loving nieces, nephews, church family and friends.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, June 10, 2020 from 1:00pm – 7:00pm.
In an effort to adhere to COVID-19 precautions regarding social distancing, the family requests that friends do not visit the residence; however, condolences may be expressed via telephone to her daughter, Sylvia L. Bryant, at (803) 900-27645, or Simmons Funeral Home of Orangeburg, SC.