OCRACOKE– Muzel (Musie) Belle Bryant, 103, died Monday, Feb. 18, at herresidence. A native and life-long resident of Ocracoke, she was thedaughter of the late Leonard and Jane Bryant. Muzel was the last memberof the only African-American family residing on Ocracoke and was aspecial legacy to the island.
Sheis preceded in death by one sister, Mildred Bryant, and five brothers,Artis, Lewis, Joffery, Julius, and John Thomas Bryant.
Ms.Bryant is survived by two sisters, Annie L. Barber, 93, of CrosscreekHealth Care in Swan Quarter, N.C., and Mamie L. Bryant, 97, of New YorkCity; two nieces, Mary Bryant of New YorkCity and Nellie Lewis ofJersey City, N.J.; one great-nephew, Bobby Lewis of Georgia; and onegreat-great-nephew, Chris Godley of Greenville, N.C.
Ms.Bryant is survived by one special person who loved her very much, KennyBallance of Ocracoke. Kenny wishes to express special thanks to hisfamily and friends for all they did to help Musie.
Funeralservices and committal will be held at the Ocracoke United MethodistChurch on Saturday, Feb. 23, at 1 p.m. by Rev. Joyce Reynolds and Rev.Sam Garris. Special music will be played, starting at 12:45 p.m., atthe church. Burial will be in the Ocracoke Community Cemetery. Kennywill receive friends and family at the home – 50 Miss ElechiaLane.
Twiford’s Colony Chapel of Manteo, NC, is assisting the family with arrangements.
Visit www.twifordfh.com to sign the online register.
