Mary Catherine Standsberry

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Mary Cathrine Standsberry was born in Leflore, Mississippi (Granada County) to Willie and Martha Bryant on March 18,1944.

Mary graduated from Threadgill High School in 1962. She retired from the Metropolitan Public Transportation. Where she loved driving for 25 years.

Mary was known by all as a hard worker, first working at Phone Company, Western Electric in Lee Summit Mo. For the next 25 years, she worked as a Metro City Bus Driver, until she retired in 2006. In retirement she enjoyed spending quality time with family and friends supporting and encouraging many in their spiritual growth. She truly loved her family and her friends, never hesitating to make great sacrifice to help them.

Mary dedicated her life to Jehovah on June 11,1976 at Kemper Arena in Kansas City Missouri. She loved Jehovah and made that evident by helping many family members and others to the point of dedication and baptism. It was her desire to see her grandchildren serve Jehovah.

Mary passed away on March 23, 2021.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Willie and Martha Bryant, and her brother, Samuel Bryant.

She leaves to mourn her death, her son Antonio (Tony) Bryant (Sherri), her daughter, Maranda Sample (Randy). Two sisters Willie Fluker (George), and Rebecca Anderson (Clem), brother James Fredrick Bryant; five Granddaughters Shequetta (Nathan) Finley, Antonya (Jason) Vargus, Marquetta (Eric) Stewart, Jasmine Sample, Amber Sample,
8 Great grandchildren, Symone Steward, Jurnee Steward, Ryland Sample, Karter Sample, Sam Finely, Hannah, and Kathleen.

A host of nieces / nephews, All dearly loved so much so that Mary is Grandma to them all!

Acknowledgement:
The family of Mary wishes to thank their many friends for all their kind expressions of sympathy during this time of deep bereavement. May Jehovah blessings continue to be with each and every one of you. Her wish is for her family and friends to be deeply rooted in the Bibleā€™s promise for life ahead. The best of life is ahead of us, and we should do just as the Bible says at 1 Thes. 5:11 ā€˜Therefore, keep encouraging one another and building one another up, just as you are in fact doing.ā€™ Until we meet again in a happy, peaceful & healthy new world.ā€

Order of service:

Obituary reading & Comments ….. John Brown

Memorial Discourse …… Virgil Card

Closing Song 151 ….. He will Call (Job 14: 13-15)

Closing prayer …. Virgil Card

Visits: 5

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  1. Gale Holsman on March 31, 2021 at 9:16 pm

    Tony super lady and a joy to know! Will be missed!! She bestowed the class you carry today!!!



  2. GAIL DIAMOND on April 1, 2021 at 4:51 pm

    Randy and Tony,
    You BOTH have my deepest love. I have been part of your family for over 45yrs. I watch you’ll grow in to the beautiful, loving and dear persons you are today. That is due to my dear sister’s love for Jehovah and love for her babies. She was the rock of her family and will be truly, truly missed. I can’t wait to see my dear Sister again, in the new system of things. Love you’ll much!!! ?



  3. George Ann Jackson on April 1, 2021 at 6:28 pm

    Tony & Randy my deepest sympathy for the loss of your mother my best friend for over 30 some odd years she will be missed very much I am glad I had the pleasure of working 25 years with her and loving you all also .



  4. Mason & Nina Kinard on April 2, 2021 at 6:45 am

    Mason & Nina Kinard
    We just wanted to reach out and let Tony, Randy and the family know that you have our heartfelt condolences and you are in our prayers.



  5. Alma Henderson on April 2, 2021 at 2:48 pm

    You have my deepest sympathy. Know your MoM has seen God face to face and welcomed to his kingdom. Love always
    I will be attending on tomorrow.



  6. Deborah Clark-Westbrook-Memphis on April 2, 2021 at 5:42 pm

    Dear Tony and Miranda I ve know you for over 40 years and your Mother linger. We serve Jehovah faithfully over the years and lā€™m looking forward to the resurrection. She was there with me when I lose my sister. I want to express my love to you and remember Jehovah is with us all and continue to serve him and we will welcome her back in the resurrection.



  7. Joe and Cynthia Bell on April 7, 2021 at 12:46 am

    To the family of Mary stands berry Joe and Cynthia bell we are sorry for your loss 1 cor 1: 3,4



  8. Louise Fulton on May 8, 2021 at 3:53 pm

    Please REPORT A DEATH:
    AT&T Call Center 877-722-0020 to determine if Basic Life Insurance is paid out by AT&T upon the Retireeā€™s death. Call the Call Center and they will work thru everything with you.
    Contact Fidelity as well on 800.835.5097



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