Wanda Fox Bryant, 76, of Front Royal passed into Glory on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at Warren Memorial Hospital.
A memorial service will be held at LifePoint Church on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. conducted by Pastor John Kenney. A time for family and friends will be at 11:00 a.m.
Wanda was born November 10, 1946 in Warren County to the late James Lemuel Fox and Maude Vaught Burdette.
After graduating from John S. Mosby Academy in 1965, she worked for the Federal Government and was the church Secretary at Marlow Heights Baptist Church. Later, she devoted her time raising Kelly and Sharon before taking a position in the Warren County Treasurer’s Office on September 1, 1984. She took the office as Warren County Treasurer in January 2004 and she retired in June 2019, after working 35 years serving the residents of Warren County with a faithful commitment.
She was married to the late Raymond Larry Bryant in 1966. They were married for 55 years before his death in 2021.
Surviving is her one daughter, Sharon E. Bryant; three grandchildren, William T. Tharpe, Jr. (Rachal) of Canton, Ohio, Wynter A. Bryant (Zac) of Strasburg, VA, and Caleb L. Bryant, at home; four great-grandchildren, Kingston and Abram Shuck, and Kyelee and Adalynn Tharpe; one brother, Archie Fox (Emogene); her one and only devoted sister that loved her deeply, Phyllis Kerns; and many cousins, friends and family that loved her unconditionally.
Along with her parents and husband, Wanda was preceded in death by a daughter, Kelly Bryant; granddaughter, Jodeci Ray Bryant; and brother, James Fox, all of whom she loved dearly.
Wanda was a member of LifePoint Church in Front Royal. She was truly a woman of God, full of wisdom, beloved by all, willing to help anyone in any way needed. Her life’s passion was to serve the Lord in any way she could to advance the Kingdom of God.
After retiring, she dedicated much of her time enjoying quilting, crafting, reading and spending time with her family as well as her sister, Phyllis. She was dearly loved and will be greatly missed.
Memorial contributions may be made to LifePoint Church, 1111 Shenandoah Ave, Front Royal, or to the American Heart Association, 7272 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, TX 75231.
Phyllis and Family,
So very sorry for your loss. Many a great memory of the family growing up next to us and our Grandparents. She will be missed by everyone who knew her. May you find comfort in knowing she is with her Lord and Savior and we will meet again.
To Wanda’s Family,
It is with sadness that I learned of Wanda’s passing. I had the very distinct pleasure of meeting Wanda when we took a class together. From that day forward we became fast friends. Wanda was a really good person. It was clear that she really had a desire to “take care of her citizens” the very best that a Treasurer can, by being fair and honest to all. Being the “newbie” that I was at the time, I had lots to learn from her. In addition, like newbies are, I wasn’t afraid to try new ways of collecting. Then, she learned from me. Even when challenged, she stood her ground. She and I both discussed the “hard parts” of our jobs, and could still answer the question that “yes, we had been fair and honest to all”. That made us stronger together. I feel that my life was truly blessed by Wanda’s presence in it. So, to share just part of an “inside joke” between she and I – – “when the bugle sounds, and the gate swings wide, St. Peter will announce: The Honorable Wanda Fox Bryant, welcome, good and faithful servant”. I look forward to seeing her again.
Sharon,Phyllis and family,
I was so very sorry to hear of my dear friend Wanda’s passing. She was such a blessing to all she knew. May God Bless you all during this difficult time.
I know we all miss her terribly but think of her how happy she is with Larry in heaven now. We have another Angel watching over us until we meet again. Rest In Peace dear friend.