Cheryl Lynn Bryant

Cheryl Lynn Bryant, 64 of Mansfield, passed after a 13-year battle with Cancer. Despite receiving an innovative Car-T Cell Treatment her smile, faith, and character never wavered. Born June 10, 1957 in Mansfield to the late Henry and Celestine (Moffett) Shepard, she was a lifelong resident and graduated from Mansfield Sr. High in 1975. She earned an Associates of Arts Degree in Human Services from North Central State College. Cheryl worked at Abbott Laboratories/Hospira Inc. for 18 years and Westinghouse where she met the love of her life for 36 years Donald Bryant Jr. Cheryl is survived by her husband Donald Bryant Jr. whom she married December 22, 1984; their children Tangela Shepard and Donald Bryant both of Miami, Florida; Grand Dogs Fufu and “G”, her Sisters Carolyn Caldwell of Mansfield, Deborah (Alexander) Shoulders of Lackey, Virginia; Brothers Henry Shepard Jr. of Cleveland, Ohio and Aubrey Shepard of Mansfield; an Aunt Margie Wilborn of Toledo, Ohio and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to her parents Cheryl was preceded in death by her four siblings Mildred Bonner, Sylvia White, Michael Shepard, and Audrey Gore. Cheryl was a member of New Beginning Full Gospel Baptist Church. She enjoyed spending time with her family, going on vacation to new places, reading, and dancing. A private funeral will be on Tuesday at 11:00 am at Oasis of Love with Rev. Patricia Sullivan officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to funeral services. Interment will be at Mansfield Cemetery. The family will also receive friends at their home at 398 Opal Drive Mansfield, Ohio from 4:00-8:00 pm daily until the day of the service.