Arbutus Bryant

Arbutus Bryant (90) of Branchland, WV went to be with the Lord May 26, 2025. Arbutus was born May 6, 1935. She was the youngest child of Clara and Lewis Chafin. She married the love of her life Carl Lee Bryant, in 1952.

She loved gospel music and sang with several gospel groups throughout the area for many years. She was active in the Fellowship of Hamlin Church in Hamlin, WV. She had a passion for cooking and sharing it with others. Some of her happiest times were those playing games with her family and friends. She will be remembered as a kind person with an exceptional sense of humor. She treasured her family as they did her. 

She was preceded in death by her parents (Clara and Lewis Chafin), her husband (Carl Lee Bryant) and her son (Michael Bryant). She was also preceded in death by sisters (Ethel Moore, Odessa Chandler, Pearl Chafin, Gladys Collins, Peachie Hill, Arvena Riffle, and Mildred Adkins) and brothers (Golden, Silas, Tiny, and Mathias Chafin). 

She is survived by her daughter (Carla McKown), her son-in-law (Ron McKown), granddaughter (Crista McKown-Aubrey), great-granddaughter (Ayla Aubrey), great-grandson (Elias Miller), and sister-in-law (Martha Adkins).

Funeral services will be held June 2, 2025, at 1:00 at the McGhee-Handley Funeral Home in West Hamlin, WV. Pastor Robert Watts and Stanley Adkins will officiate. Burial will follow at Highland Memory Gardens Godby Heights, WV. A visitation will be one hour prior to service.