Barbara J. Bryant, 75, of South Vienna, died Saturday, May 3, 2008 in her residence.

She was born in Xenia, Ohio on July 27, 1932, the daughter of Roy James and Virginia May (Shinkle) Branch.

Barbara was a homemaker.

She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Kenneth Branch.

Barbara is survived by her husband of 59 years Kenneth Elwood Bryant, whom she married June 17, 1949; two sons and daughters-in-law Chris N. and Kay Bryant of London, Sampson and Connie Bryant of Tremont City, one sister Emily Atha of Springfield, Four grandchildren, Five great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

A gathering of friends and family will be Tuesday from 5-8 PM in the RICHARDS, RAFF & DUNBAR MEMORIAL HOME, where services will be Wednesday at 10:00 AM with Pastor Sampson Bryant officiating. Burial to follow in Deercreek Cemetery, Lafayette, Ohio.

The family wishes to thank the staff of Community-Mercy Hospice and Home Health Care for their exceptional care of Barbara.