Wanda Gail Bryant, 75, passed away peacefully with family by her side at SECU Hospice House of Brunswick- Lower Cape Fear LifeCare.

She was born on February 2, 1951, in Duplin County, to the late William Cooper, Sr. and the late Eva Mae Smith.

Wanda will be remembered for her kind heart, loving spirit, and the special way she touched the lives of everyone around her.

Wanda is remembered by her loving family, which includes her sons, Robert Norman of Wilmington, Jerry Norman of Walnut Cove; her stepchildren, Clayton Bryant Jr (Sara) of Rose Hill, Beverly Taylor (Robert) of Faison, Ashley Bryant (Sandy) of San Antonio (TX), Deborah White of Rose Hill; her brother, William Cooper (Janice) of Bolivia; her sisters, Linda Jarrett of Lexington, Loretta Greene (Rudolph) of Lexington, Lorene Luffman (Randy) of Teachey; her grandson; Robert Norman III; 8 step grandkids; 10 step great grandkids; and her dog Shiloh, which she loved with all her heart.

In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her husband Clayton Bryant, Sr. and her sister Alice Faye Gillen.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, October 27,2026 at Quinn McGowen Funeral Home; 315 Willow Woods Drive, Wilmington, NC 28409; with Rev William Cooper officiating. The family will receive family and friends one hour prior to the service from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. Interment will follow in Prospect Cemetery following the service.

The family would like to thank the staff at Bolivia Rehab and Medical Center for the excellent care and a special thanks to her nurses Jennifer and Jessica.

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Quinn McGowen Funeral Home of Wilmington is serving the family.

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