Mary Dean Bryan Willis Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Mary Dean Bryan Willis of Laurens, South Carolina, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Mary Dean left this world on October 1, 2025 at the age of 83, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Fred Ordell and Myrtle Bledsoe Bryan; her brother Fred Allen Bryan; and her brother-in-law Otto Elof Pearson, Jr.. She is survived by: her children, Lynn L. Bellamy (Gary) of Longs, Janice W. Long (Jay) of Clinton and Michael R. Willis (Sarah) of Laurens; her grandchildren, Caroline Marie Lancaster (Austin Bussing) of San Antonio, TX, Willis Jay Long, Tyler Sims Long of Clinton and Douglas Richard Jenkins of Stratford, CT; and her siblings, Catherine B. Pearson of Columbia, Annette B. Hipps (Alvis) of Johnston, Barbara B. Humes (Fred) of McCormick, Tommy Bryan (Sandra) and Arnold Bryan (Doris) of Johnston.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 7th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church (499 Chestnut Ridge Rd, Laurens, SC 29360). A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 7th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Far More c/o Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church, 499 Chestnut Ridge Rd. Laurens, SC 29360 or online at https://www.chestnutridgechurch.org. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be expressed to the family at http://www.thekennedymortuary.com.
