Judye Bryson, 73, of Franklin, passed away Monday, February 3, 2014.
Born in Atlanta, GA, she was the daughter of the late Donald Bryson and Mary Smith Bryson. She was a retired registered nurse, talented artist and singer, animal lover and will be remembered as loving and compassionate.
She is survived by seven children: Candace Wilkerson of Seattle, WA; Trent Wilkerson of Atlanta, GA; Kirstin Dodge (Paul) of Franklin, NC; Rachel Fletcher (Tony) of Melbourne, FL; Erica Massey (Duke) of St. Cloud, FL; Brenda Thompson (Jimmy) of Macon, GA and John Kraus, II (Julie) of Macon, GA; brother, Richard Bryson (Charlene) of Jackson, GA; seven grandchildren; beloved pets, Quiera and Zoë, and many extended family and cherished friends.
A Memorial Service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, February 6, at Cowee Baptist Church. Rev. Ronnie Branson and Rev. Vic Greene will officiate.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.
Memorial donations can be made to the Humane Society, PO Box 81, Franklin, NC 28744 or Angel Home-Care and Hospice, 170 Church Street, Franklin, NC 28734.
Macon Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Online condolences can be made at maconfuneralhome.com