Melissa Bryant of Chester

Melissa Bryant passed away earlier this month while visiting her children in Arkansas.

She was born in New York on April 8, 1964. She was a United States veteran who spent her time being an avid recycler. She loved spending time and playing with her grandchildren.

Melissa is survived by her parents, two sisters and one brother; her husband Mark Bryant; children Wendy (Christopher) Romick, Eric (Tiffany) Bryant, Christopher (Priya) Mallonee, and Mercedes Mallonee; and seven grandchildren, Andrew, Emma, Sophia, Reagan Bryant and Gage, Madeline, and Zayden.

A memorial service will be held Friday, Aug. 3, 2018 at Chester First Baptist Church. Visitation will be 3-5 p.m. with the service at 5 p.m., officiated by Pastor Mike Fogerson.