Mary Shannon Bryan

Mary Shannon Bryan, 90, passed away on September 29, 2021, at her home in Southaven, MS.

Mary was born on October 3, 1930, in Pittsboro, MS, to Percy Shannon and Willie Shannon. She was a 1948 graduate of Pittsboro High School. She married her beloved husband,Paul Ross Bryan Sr. , in 1950 while working at the Peabody Hotel. The couple gave to life to hour children.

Mary began her career in the credit department of K-Mart and then worked for many years at Memphis State University in the married student housing department until her retirement. Mary was a member of the Jehovah Witness Kingdom Hall in Bartlett, TN, where she was very active in the public ministry of Jehovah Witness. Mary loved music and the piano. She also loved to shop especially for shoes. The most important thing in Mary's life was her family.

Mary is survived by daughters: Sharon Annette Bryan (James L.) Bennett of Southaven, MS, and Mary Kathryn Bryan (Charles) Day of Wells, ME, sons: Paul Ross (Sandra) Bryan Jr. of Bartlett, TN, and Jimmy Shannon (Cindy) Bryan of Friendswood, TX; grandchildren: Kevin Bryan, Shannon Stidham, Cheryl Martin,Kimberley Mathew, Crystal Pritchett, Charlie Day, Jonathan Bryan, Wesley Day, and David Bennett; and 11 great grandchildren.

Mary is preceded in death by her husband Paul Ross Bryan Sr., her parents Percy and Willie Shannon; sister Stina Anderson; brothers: Boyce Shannon, Dale Shannon, and P. C. Shannon and beloved grandson Matthew Bryan.

Visitation for Mary will be Monday, October 11, 2021, from 10:00 AM until service time at Parker Memorial Funeral Home in Bruce. A graveside service for Mary will be at 12:00 PM at Pittsboro Cemetery on Monday, October 11, 2021, with Elder David Vansickel officiating. Pallbearers will be David Bennett, Jonathan Bryan, Kevin Bryan, Charlie Day, Wesley Day, and Brody Martin. Honorary Pallbearers will be Chris Mathew, Jason Pritchett and Bryan Stidham.