Fay (Gardner) Bryant

Fay Gardner Bryant, age 78 of Clarkesville, passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2025.

Born in Coolidge, Georgia on January 15, 1947, Fay was the daughter of the late Delma C. and Dottie Ree Strickland Gardner.  She was a retired paraprofessional with Sunset Elementary School in Moultrie.  Fay and Wayne moved to Clarkesville 10 years ago and were faithful members at Oaky Mountain Baptist Church.  Fay enjoyed fishing, gardening, and fellowship with her church family.  She and Wayne enjoyed traveling by RV.  More than anything, Fay loved her husband, children and family. In addition to her parents, Fay is preceded in death by infant daughter Melissa Burgess.

Survivors include husband Wayne Bryant of Clarkesville, sons Derek Burgess (Brandi) of Forsyth and Tim Burgess of Cordele, daughter Michelle Burgess of Toccoa, stepson Tim Bryant (Candace) of Lake Butler, Florida, stepdaughter Jennifer Blevins of Moorehead, Kentucky, brother Johnny Gardner (Betty) of Valdosta, sisters Joyce Benton of Moultrie and Latrelle Burkholder of Valdosta, as well as 12 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and numerous cousins and extended family.

A private interment will be held at Big Creek Baptist Church Cemetery in Coolidge, Georgia. 

An online guestbook is available for the family at HillsideMemorialChapel.com.

Arrangements are in the care and professional direction of Hillside Memorial Chapel & Gardens, Clarkesville. 

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