Shirley Ann (Privett) Bryant

Shirley Ann Bryant, of Whitwell, Tennessee, was born on April 1, 1953, and passed away on December 23, 2025.

Shirley was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 49 years, William “Bill” Bryant; her father, Jack David Privett; her mother, Marvine Sanders Keener; her sister, Mary Elizabeth Lofty; and her step-grandson, James Patrick Bryant.

Those left to cherish her memories are her children, David Dewayne (Christina) Bryant, Stephanie Gwen Bryant, Robert Lebron (Holly) Bryant, and Jason Eric Bryant; step-children, William Ralph Bryant, III, James Patrick Bryant, and Penny Charlene Wallace; sisters, Amanda Sue Keener, Betty Carol Moore, and Mildred Marie Lofty; brothers, Charlie Keener, Mark Keener, and Paul Keener, Jr.; ten grandchildren, numerous step-grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren.

Shirley was a devoted wife, loving mother, and cherished grandmother whose kindness and love for her family were evident in all she did. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

Family will receive friends from 10AM-1PM, CST, Saturday, December 27, 2025.

Funeral Service 1PM, CST, 1PM, CST, Saturday, December 27, 2025, in the funeral home chapel with Brother Charlie Keener officiating. Interment to follow at Whitwell Memorial Cemetery.

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Arrangements by Whitwell Memorial Funeral Home, Inc. 423-658-7777.

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