Mary Malphurs Bryan

Mary Malphurs Bryan passed away after a long illness on Friday, December 17, 2010. She was 93.

Mrs. Bryan was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Waldon W. Bryan, her son, Myron W. Bryan, her parents, Myron C. and Ebbie Witt Malphurs.  She also lost her three brothers, Drayton, J.D. and Walter Malphurs, her sister, Myrtle Malphurs Vaughn and a niece, JoAnna Vaughn Green.

She is survived by her daughter, Wanda Bryan Whitaker and son-in-law, Daniel Whitaker; daughter-in-law, Barbara Thomas Bryan; grandson, Clint W. (Linda) Bryan; granddaughters, Robin (Donnie) Odom and Stella (Bubba) Burnham; nine great grandchildren, Zach Bryan, Seth Bryan, Kurt Thomas, Chris Thomas, Jess (Sarah G.) Odom, Sarah Ann Odom, Brad Cason, Ashton Cason and Annalyn Burnham; most recent addition to her family is great great granddaughter, Emmalee Odom. She leaves many cousins, nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, an extended church family and many friends.

Mrs. Bryan was active at Spring Hill United Methodist Church.  She was the oldest living member in both age and longevity with her membership dating back 80 years. She was a Sunday school teacher, the church treasurer and served on many committees and held many offices.

She was an involved mother with PTA, Santa Fe Band Booster, FHA, FFA and 4-H.

She is remembered for her home-grown flowers on the church altar and delicious home cooked dishes at church dinners. She was an accomplished seamstress and milliner and an involved citizen.  She was a member of the Spring Grove Homemakers Club, the American Legion Auxiliary, and the Alachua General Hospital Pink Ladies.  During the late 60s and 70s, Mrs. Bryan proudly worked at Maas Brothers in the Better Dress Department and developed lasting relationships with many of her customers and co-workers.

Family received visitors at Spring Hill United Methodist Church at Traxler, Fla. on Old Bellamy Road off State Road 235A northwest of Alachua on Monday, December 20, 2010 from 10 to 11 a.m.

Funeral services began at 11 a.m. with Rev. James Richardson officiating.

Burial followed at Spring Hill Cemetery following the service.

Arrangements are entrusted to Evans-Carter Funeral Home in High Springs, Fla.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cemetery Fund at Spring Hill United Methodist Church or Haven Hospice, 4200 NW 90th Boulevard, Gainesville, FL, 32606.