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     Edith Lowanda Ratliff was buried at Bryson Family Cemetery, Maple Meadow, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹ She was born on March 17, 1935 at Whitby, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,2 As of March 30, 1950,her married name was Bryson.² She married Clatis Dale "Bunny" Bryson, son of Jessie Crockett Bryson and Rosina Lindy Webb, on March 30, 1950 at Eccles, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Edith Lowanda Ratliff died on September 27, 2014 at West Virginia at age 79.¹ She Heaven gained the most beautiful angel on Saturday, Sept. 27th, 2014. With outstretched arms, our Lord and Jesus Christ greeted our mom, Edith Lowanda Ratliff Bryson of Tolleytown Road, at her home of 56 years, surrounded by her children. She peacefully entered her eternal home in Heaven. Edith was the daughter of the late Ira Ratliff and Lona M. Trump. She was preceded in death by her husband of 29 years, Clatis "Bunny" Bryson; two sisters, Emma Workman and Della Richmond; a very special nephew, Jimmy Joe Ratliff; an infant brother and an infant daughter. She is survived by her four children, Ricky Bryson and his wife, Daisy of Fairdale, Johnny Bryson and his wife, Polly of Glen Rogers, Linda McCabe-Eaton and her husband, Randy of Tolleytown and Jeannie Basham and her husband, T.J. of Surveyor; other survivors include a very special nephew who resided with her at Tolleytown, Luke Trump and precious brother, Robert Ratliff of Amigo. Edith was the very proud "Mommaw" of nine grandsons, Ricky Bryson II, Johnny Wayne Bryson, Michael Bryson, Clatis Lee Bryson, Roger Bryson, Shane Messer, Jacob Basham, Jared Basham, and Joshua McCabe. She was blessed with 11 grandchildren. A devoted wife, a loving mom, and a woman that held onto her faith, Edith put the Lord above all in her life. She was a wonderful role model to her entire family, and was loved by everyone who met her. Edith was a member of the Coal Marsh Missionary Baptist Church in Glen Daniel where she attended faithfully until her illness. She loved being a part of the prayer group committee. She has a host of nieces, nephews and friends that she loved her dearly. A sincere thanks to the Hospice Home Health nurses who were so compassionate and helpful throughout her last few weeks and hours with us. Burial will follow in the Bryson Cemetery at Maple Meadow. Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Ricky, Johnny Wayne, Clatis Lee, Michael, Shane and Jacob. on September 30, 2014.¹

     Robert "Johnny" Bryson was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² He Heaven gained the most amazing saint on Thursday, December 28, 2017. Robert Bryson, known his entire life as Johnny Bryson was taken from us way to soon. Johnny was born on August 10, 1955 to Clatis "Bunny" Bryson and Edith Bryson who both preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his first wife Polly Ann Bryson, with whom he made his home in Glen Rogers for 43 years. Johnny was a member of Coal Marsh Missionary Baptist Church where he never missed a service. Johnny knew no stranger and was loved by so many people. He was employed by Amerigas where he drove a propane truck for the last 18 years. Johnny had made his home in Surveyor for the past 1 and ½ years and is survived by his new bride Sharon Bryson. Johnny is also survived by his three sons, Johnny Wayne and wife Marion of Glen Rogers, Clatis Lee and wife Jennifer of Beckley and Roger and wife Lynn of the Philippines. He is also survived by his brother Rick Bryson and wife Daisy of Fairdale, sisters Linda Eaton and husband Randy of Tolleytowne and Jeannie Basham and husband Thurman (T.J.) of Surveyor. Johnny was also the very proud pawpaw to Reese, Alijah, Emilee, Lindsey, Mikey, Katie, Sidney, Johnny, Shania, Courtney and a great grandchildren Talan and Maleigha. He was also the proud uncle to Jacob, Jared and Joshua . Burial will follow in the Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Alijah Bryson, Shane Messer, Rick Bryson II, Mikey Boling, Larry Wright Jr., and Randy Lee Goodson. Honorary Pallbearers are Michael Bryson and Jacob Basham. Our lives were forever changed and will never be the same. Rest in peace our wonderful Johnny. We will love you forever.²
He married Polly Ann Fournier.³ Robert "Johnny" Bryson married Sharon Unknown.² Robert "Johnny" Bryson was born on August 10, 1955 at West Virginia.² He died on December 28, 2017 at West Virginia at age 62.²

     Polly Ann Fournier Heaven gained a most precious saint, when Polly Ann Bryson entered her eternal home in Heaven on Sunday, April 3, 2016. Polly made her earthly home in Glen Rogers for 43 years with her devoted and loving husband, Johnny with whom they raised three sons. Polly was born on August 20, 1958 to the late Leon James Fournier and Marylee “Mary” Hutchinson Cline Fournier. She was a member of Coal Marsh Missionary Baptist Church in Glen Daniels, where she attended faithfully and loved her church family. Polly was loved by all who knew her. Polly enjoyed camping, especially in Tennessee. She also enjoyed playing games on her computer. She was always full of life and had a smile for everyone that met her. Once you met Polly, you were never considered a stranger, but rather a close friend. She is survived by her husband, Robert “Johnny” Bryson, and their three sons, Johnny Wayne Bryson and wife Marion Bryson of Glen Rogers, Clatis Lee Bryson and wife Jennifer Bryson of Beckley, and Roger Bryson and wife Lynn Bryson of the Philippines; brothers, Jimmy Fournier and wife Janie Fournier, Greg Fournier and wife Candy Fournier; sister, Lisa Fournier and husband Earl all of Glen Rogers; grandchildren, Alicia, Alijah, Emilee, Lindsay, Mikey, Katie, Sydnie, Johnny, Shania, Courtney; a great grandson, Talon; and a host of nieces and nephews. Burial will follow in the Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.¹ She was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹ Her married name was Bryson.¹ She married Robert "Johnny" Bryson, son of Clatis Dale "Bunny" Bryson and Edith Lowanda Ratliff.¹ Polly Ann Fournier was born on August 20, 1958.¹ She died on April 3, 2016 at West Virginia at age 57.¹