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Phyllis Smith Bryant

September 22, 1960 ~ July 10, 2023


Resided in: Cason, Texas

Funeral services for Ms. Phyllis Smith Bryant, 62, of Cason, will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 22, 2023 at Oak Grove Church of Christ. Burial to follow at Shady Grove Cemetery under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Hughes Springs. Ms. Bryant will lie in state from 1:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

God called Sister Phyllis Ann Smith-Bryant from this side of life on July 10, 2023.

Phyllis Ann Smith-Bryant was born September 22, 1960, in Morris County, Texas to the parentage of Chestene Reece and Charles “CB” Smith. She started serving the Lord at a young at Mt. Mitchell Church of Christ, where she was baptized. She graduated from Daingerfield High School in 1978. During her working years, she was a Certified Nurse Assistant and industrial worker, and later retired. She then served her community as a Democratic Judge for Morris County for many years. She was a Child Advocate, and fostered many children in her home. She also helped organize a girl empowerment group in Daingerfield TX, called Girls with Purpose.

She is proceeded in death by both of her parents, Chestene Reece and Charles “CB” Smith; brothers, Pastor Willie Earl Searcy and Gary Charles Smith; sister, Zsa Zsa Smith; nephew, Chad Smith; and great-nephews, Roman Emery and Ke’Aron Onell Mitchell.

She is survived by her oldest daughter, Shoundala “Sam” Smith and Baby Girl Crystal Burns both of Daingerfield Texas; two sisters, Tondala Kay Smith –Washington (Ron) of Dallas Texas, and Etoil Watson of Daingerfield, Texas; six grandchildren, Chestin, Mikal (Makahila), Chad, Chance, ZaKylon, and Markell; three great-granddaughters, Milah, Paris, Ma’Kylah; nephews, Todd Smith (Resa), Cedric Mitchell (Jessica), and Alex Watson; one niece, Chonnitta Smith. In addition, a host of great-nieces, nephews, and cousins that she loved dearly. Lastly, her special pet dog “Bubba”.

Services

Funeral Ceremony: July 22, 2023 11:00 am

Oak Grove Church of Christ
6962 FM 1735
Pittsburg, Texas 75686


In State: July 21, 2023 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Reeder-Davis Funeral Home - Hughes Springs
1213 Hanes Blvd
Hughes springs, TX 75656


Cemetery:

Shady Grove Cemetery

Cason, Texas


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  1. I am going to miss you cousin you rest in peace and keep a light on your cousin Henry Earl..

  2. Candle 2Praying 🙏 for you all at this time of sadness 😔 Keep God first and he will be your comforter.

  3. Candle 7SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS MAY God BE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. REST IN PEACE SWEET LADY 🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️

  4. Phyllis RIP. Your beautiful smile to be remembered always.
    Our condolences, prayers, and love to your family.
    Ruth Baker and family

  5. Candle 2Phyllis, I will always love you and cherish the memories of our cousin-sister bond. Take your rest sweetheart. I am going to miss you calling me saying hey girl hey and the smile that could brighten up the room.

  6. Candle 2Phyllis, I will always love you and cherish the memories of our cousin-sister bond. Take your rest sweetheart. I am going to miss you calling me saying hey girl hey and your smile and laughter that could brighten up the room.

  7. Candle 4She will be missed by me and my mother she was alright kept a person laughing all the time and was fun to be around.

    • Phyllis you will always be missed from your smile to the way you talked it….you was a great lady tht build 2 Beautiful Ladies …I love your memories and love we have live on

  8. Candle 2Phillis you have always been my friend and you will be greatly missed
    Forever my love and my prayers for your family.

  9. Candle 8My deepest sympathy for the loss of your Mother to her daughter’s Sam and my cousin Crystal.,and the entire family. Rest in Love Phyllis 🙏💕

  10. Our deepest condolences to the entire family from Billy & Flora James daughters! I, Beverly will miss your smile and great personality. RIL

  11. Candle 4Sam and Crystal ( family),
    May God wrap his loving arms around you at this and give you perfect peace.
    You all are in my prayers and thoughts 🙏🏽.

  12. Candle 2It is our prayer that God will comfort you and your whole family during this time of grief. May he richly bless you even as you mourn, and may the light of His presence be a continual source of consolation. Sending my deepest sympathy and condolences.
    Carlin Lawton Johnson

  13. Candle 2To the Family of Phyllis:
    It is our prayer that God will comfort you and your whole family during this time of grief. May he richly bless you even as you mourn, and may the light of His presence be a continual source of consolation. Sending my deepest sympathy and condolences.
    Carlin Lawton Johnson & Family

  14. Candle 5Our deepest condolences from my brothers and I. Unfortunately, we were in the exact same place as this last year so we know this pain all to well. Prayers of comfort to Sam and Crystal. Love ya’ll 💚⚘

  15. May God keep his arms around the family on the loss of a beautiful funny fashionable Angel. Crystal and Sam y’all hand a lifetime of memories I love seeing the pics and videos, some ppl will never experience that kinda bond. Love Y’all 🤍🕯️🕊️🙏🏽

  16. Candle 8My condolences to you and your family, praying for strength and comfort RIP Cuz ❤️❤️

  17. I was so sorry to hear about the loss of Phyllis in the family. I will miss her joyful personality and her beautiful smile that lit up the room. Sam and Crystal know that your mom is resting in the arms of the Almighty and she will be watching over you guys and her love for you is still alive.


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