Obituary for Geraldine Bryant

MRS. GERALDINE BLACK BRYANT, age 71, of Eastman, GA, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at her residence.

 Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM Wednesday, March 4, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Myron Parkerson officiating, with interment in Parkerson Cemetery.

 Geraldine was born in McRae, GA on June 28, 1954, to the late Rachel Hulett Black and Robert Black. She attended school in Telfair County and married the love of her life, Willie Bryant, on December 25, 1971. She was blessed with two children, Robin and Willie Jr., and raised her family in Eastman, where she resided for the rest of her life. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, who was affectionately called “Granny” by her grandchildren. Geraldine worked at several places throughout her life including, Chic King, Shorty’s Quick Stop, as a store manager for many years, and for Bearden Oil Company, as a secretary. In all, she worked for Shorty Bearden for over 32 years. She was of the Christian Faith and attended Freedom Worship Center in Eastman, and enjoyed spending time with her family and grandchildren, working puzzle books, cooking for her family, tending to her flowers, and watching game shows on TV was her favorite pastime. In addition to her parents, Geraldine was preceded in death by her Husband of 43 years, Willie Frank “Bo” Bryant, Sr., Son-in-law, Jonathan Long, and Siblings, Betty J. Brannan, Patricia Whitehead, and Sammy Peacock.

 She is survived by her Daughter – Robin Long of Eastman; Son – Willie Bryant, Jr. (Judy) of Eastman; Grandchildren – Josh Bryant (Jade), Kimberly Bryant, Andrew Bryant, Kayci Joiner, Cami Long, Diamond Long, Kaleb Leverett; 6 Great-Grandchildren – Kyleigh, Kaeson, Ella Rae, Kyla, Maverick, and Gatlin; Sister – Dorothy L. Sheffield of Nicholls, GA; Brothers – James F. Black of Eastman and Randall Black of Hawkinsville; Best Friend – Sheila Woodard of Eastman; Numerous Nieces and Nephews.

 The family may be contacted at the Bryant residence, 711 Jordan Brown Rd., Eastman, GA and will receive friends in Southerland Funeral Chapel from 6:00PM-8:00PM Tuesday, March 3.