L. Pat Howard Bryson

L. PAT HOWARD BRYSON, age 77, of Demorest, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2013. Mrs. Bryson was born on July 18, 1936 in Hiawassee, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bud Bryson and mother, Lassie Kendall Howard. Mrs. Bryson was a member of Level Grove Baptist Church. She was a retired Branch Manager at United Community Bank & Trust, and had 60 years of service in the banking industry. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Jeffrey and Lori Bryson, Demorest; sister, Juanita Mates, Atlanta; grandchildren, Jonathan Bryson and Kathryn Bryson. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 1, 2013, at Level Grove Baptist Church, with Rev. Brian James and Rev. Terry Rice officiating. Interment will follow in Yonah Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 4:30-7:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 30, 2013. Those wishing to express online condolences to the Bryson family may do so by visiting our website at www.whitfieldfuneralhomes.com. Arrangements are in the care of Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, Demorest, Georgia. (706) 778-1700