Helen Jean Bryant

Helen Jean Bryant 83 of Smyrna, Georgia passed away to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 3, 2021. Helen was born on September 12,1938 in Yazoo city, Mississippi to the late Frank Jenkins and Ida Tolbert Jenkins.

Helen was married to the late Roscoe Bryant. They met, married and began a military life together. In 1968 the family settled in Mansfield, Ohio. Helen worked at White Westing House for 22 years where she retired.

Her hobbies were knitting, crocheting, and baking. She loved to study her bible, watch her favorite preachers on Youtube, watch Family Feud and court TV.   Momma Helen, as she was affectionately referred to, never met a stranger and could strike up a conversation with anyone. Her ministry was to serve people wherever they were and build them up spiritually, mentally and emotionally.  Her infectious laughter and smile will be missed in this world.

Her life will continue to be celebrated by her children:  Cecilia Black of Dayton, Ohio, Tonya Williams of Warren, Ohio Saylor Bryant of Chicago, Illinois, and Sonjyia Bryant of Atlanta, Georgia.  Her sons Roscoe Lynell Bryant, (Althea Bragg) of Oakland, California, and Denno Bryant of Mansfield, Ohio. Grand Children: Kraig Black, Raven Allen, Gregory Williams Jr, Aric Williams, Donyell Bryant, Thomas Eutsey, Trayvon Pointer, Micaiah Hightower, Delores Fortson, Ralannah Bryant- Hardy, Roscoe Bryant III, and Ruel Bryant.  Helen had 22 great grandchildren a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and dear friends. Additionally, she is survived by her brother, Reverend Samuel A. Jenkins of Waco, Texas, Charlene Reese of Thousand Oaks California and Francine Small of Athens, Ga.

She was preceded in death by her husband Roscoe Bryant, son Gregory Williams Sr.  Parents Frank Jenkins and Ida Tolbert Jenkins. Siblings Thomas Jenkins, Ella Ruth Black, Dora Lee Caldwell, and Barbara Jenkins.

Visitation 10:00am and Memorial Service 11:00am Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at Latter Rain COGIC, 259 Glessner Ave. Inurnment to follow at Mansfield Cemetery. Ministry of Comfort entrusted to MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE MANSFIELD, 753 McPherson St (formerly Williams Funeral Services). Family has asked that anyone planning to attend the service please adhere to mask and social distancing mandates as defined by CDC.