Shirley Bryant
1933 - 2025
Shirley Marguerite Bryant, beloved wife of the late Elwood Bryant, passed away in Lethbridge on Monday, June 2, 2025 at the age of 91 years.
Relatives and friends were invited to meet with the family at Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Sunday, June 8, 2025 between 7:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M.
The Burial Service was held at the Vauxhall Cemetery on Monday, June 9, 2025 at 1:00 P.M.
The Funeral Service was held at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 324 - 2 Avenue North, Vauxhall on Monday, June 9, 2025 at 2:00 P.M.
Shirley is survived by her children Coreen (Terry) Unruh of Red Deer County and their children Justin (Lena) Unruh (his children Branden and Payton), Dalyce (Steven) Jacobson (their daughter Denver); Ellen Bryant of Calgary; Joy Bryant of Lethbridge; Darren (Jackie) Bryant of Lethbridge and their daughters Jordyn and Dani Bryant. She is also survived by her sister Fay Martin and sister-in-law Colleen Bryant.
She was predeceased by her husband Elwood Bryant; parents Jack and Marguerite Horton; brother Gale B. Horton; brother-in-law Max Martin.
Shirley was born in Vauxhall on September 18, 1933, the daughter of Jack and Marguerite Horton. She grew up in Vauxhall and later married her high school chum Elwood Bryant. Shirley and Elwood moved to British Columbia where Elwood was employed with BC Power. They returned to the prairies in 1958 and settled in Vauxhall where they started their family, living in Hays, Enchant and then back to Vauxhall. Shirley worked at the Bank of Nova Scotia prior to having children. In 1979 Shirley became employed with Canada Post, where she had life long friends. She worked there until her retirement. Shirley loved her garden and flowers. She loved to travel, which included an African safari, west to east coast of Canada and a wedding in Mexico for her granddaughter Dalyce. She was an active member in the communities of Hays and Vauxhall, volunteering at the church, senior’s centre, library and cemetery. Shirley enjoyed celebrating St. Patrick’s Day and sending cards to her family and friends. Shirley loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Shirley’s name may be made directly to the Vauxhall Seniors, P.O. Box 751, Vauxhall, Alberta T0K 2K0 or to the Vauxhall Cemetery Committee, P.O. Box 849, Vauxhall, Alberta T0K 2K0.