Mrs. Ruth Ellen Bryant, age 92, of Summerville, passed away Saturday, November 28, 2015 at the Oak View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Mrs. Bryant was born in Lafayette, Georgia on February 28, 1923, daughter of the late William McCauley and Jewell Loggins McCauley.  She was a member of the Pennville Church of Christ.  Mrs. Bryant  had been employed as a buyer for the Big Friendly in Trion, as a host at the Reigeldale Tavern, and was a switchboard operator at Bigelow-Sanford.  Mrs. Bryant was preceded in death by her husband, Glee Bryant; Son, William Lee “Billy” Bryant; a brother, William H. McCauley, Jr. and a sister, Glay Nell Luke.

Mrs. Bryant is survived by her sisters and brother-in-law, Sue and Jerry Bridges of Summerville and Johnnie Hayes of South Carolina; grandchildren, Carla Tidmore and Deidra Bryant; 2 great grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.

Graveside and Committal Services will be held Sunday, November 29, 2015 at 2:00 P.M. in the family plot at West Hill Cemetery with Mr. Ben Bridges and Mr. Oscar Bryant officiating.=

There is no visitation planned at this time, and the family respectfully asks that no flowers be sent.

Coffman Funeral Home, Petitt Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Ruth Ellen Bryant.