Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
BirthMar 24, 1933 [20563]
DeathJun 19, 2025, Anderson, Caswell County, North Carolina [20563]
BurialChurch Of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints, 1401 Rascoe Dameron Rd, Caswell Ward, Anderson, Caswell County, North Carolina [20563]
FatherWalter Siddle STAINBACK (1892-1986)
MotherMary Elizabeth ALDRIDGE (1894-1985)
Spouses
MarriageFeb 6, 1956 [20563]
Obituary Online notes for Hilda Marie STAINBACK
6/20/2025
Hilda Marie Stainback Bryant
March 24, 1933 — June 19, 2025
Burlington, NC
Hilda Stainback Bryant, 92, passed away on June 19, 2025, in her Anderson, Caswell County, home surrounded by family and private caregivers, and under the care of hospice services, after years of complications from chronic kidney disease and dementia.
Hilda was born on March 24, 1933, to the late Walter Siddle Stainback and Mary Elizabeth Aldridge Stainback.
She played basketball and was a cheerleader in high school, graduating from Anderson High School in 1951. She married Joseph Marshall Bryant on February 6, 1956, and they raised two children, Teresa Bryant Gentry (James) of Burlington, and Allen Dwayne Bryant (Tabby) of Anderson. She supported her family by being a homemaker, and also worked as a church custodian for The Caswell Ward and Roxboro Branch of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Hilda was a lifelong dedicated member of the Caswell Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She had many volunteer positions within her church throughout her lifetime of service in her faith.
Hilda enjoyed cooking, eating Zack’s Hotdogs, that needed to be “heavy with chili,” and drinking Dr. Pepper, or as she called it, “the best thing in the world.” In addition, she loved watching her favorite Major League Baseball team, the Atlanta Braves, and other college and professional baseball and basketball games with her husband for many years on TV. Somehow, she went from a N.C. State fan to Duke fan later in life.
Hilda loved her family, friends, and caregivers and showed it with her unique love language that manifested during the early stages of dementia by expressing love, and adding, “a bushel and peck, and a hug around the neck, I gotcha good.” Despite her kidney cancer diagnosis, followed by one kidney removed due to cancer, the death of her husband, chronic kidney disease, and dementia, Hilda’s had a strong Christian faith with a sweet, joyful, spirit until she was weakened by her chronic illnesses during her last days of mortality. Her presence and influence will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Along with her parents’ death, Hilda is preceded in death by her loving husband of 63 years, Joseph, who passed in 2019; a sister, Gladys Apple; and four brothers, Willard, Hubert, Morris, and Ross Stainback.
Hilda is survived by her two children; Teresa Gentry (James) and Dwayne Bryant (Tabby); 6 grandchildren; 2 step-grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; 4 step great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, and a large extended family.
The funeral service will take place at 3:30 PM Sunday, June 22, 2025 at the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Caswell Ward by Bishop Danny Ouzts. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2:00 - 3:15 PM Sunday prior to the service at the church and other times at the residence.
In lieu of flowers, charitable contributions may be made to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints’ Caswell Ward Missionary Fund or AuthoraCare Collective.
You may send condolences and sign the online register at www.lowefuneralhome.com [20563]
Hilda Marie Stainback Bryant
March 24, 1933 — June 19, 2025
Burlington, NC
Hilda Stainback Bryant, 92, passed away on June 19, 2025, in her Anderson, Caswell County, home surrounded by family and private caregivers, and under the care of hospice services, after years of complications from chronic kidney disease and dementia.
Hilda was born on March 24, 1933, to the late Walter Siddle Stainback and Mary Elizabeth Aldridge Stainback.
She played basketball and was a cheerleader in high school, graduating from Anderson High School in 1951. She married Joseph Marshall Bryant on February 6, 1956, and they raised two children, Teresa Bryant Gentry (James) of Burlington, and Allen Dwayne Bryant (Tabby) of Anderson. She supported her family by being a homemaker, and also worked as a church custodian for The Caswell Ward and Roxboro Branch of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Hilda was a lifelong dedicated member of the Caswell Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She had many volunteer positions within her church throughout her lifetime of service in her faith.
Hilda enjoyed cooking, eating Zack’s Hotdogs, that needed to be “heavy with chili,” and drinking Dr. Pepper, or as she called it, “the best thing in the world.” In addition, she loved watching her favorite Major League Baseball team, the Atlanta Braves, and other college and professional baseball and basketball games with her husband for many years on TV. Somehow, she went from a N.C. State fan to Duke fan later in life.
Hilda loved her family, friends, and caregivers and showed it with her unique love language that manifested during the early stages of dementia by expressing love, and adding, “a bushel and peck, and a hug around the neck, I gotcha good.” Despite her kidney cancer diagnosis, followed by one kidney removed due to cancer, the death of her husband, chronic kidney disease, and dementia, Hilda’s had a strong Christian faith with a sweet, joyful, spirit until she was weakened by her chronic illnesses during her last days of mortality. Her presence and influence will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Along with her parents’ death, Hilda is preceded in death by her loving husband of 63 years, Joseph, who passed in 2019; a sister, Gladys Apple; and four brothers, Willard, Hubert, Morris, and Ross Stainback.
Hilda is survived by her two children; Teresa Gentry (James) and Dwayne Bryant (Tabby); 6 grandchildren; 2 step-grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; 4 step great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, and a large extended family.
The funeral service will take place at 3:30 PM Sunday, June 22, 2025 at the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Caswell Ward by Bishop Danny Ouzts. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2:00 - 3:15 PM Sunday prior to the service at the church and other times at the residence.
In lieu of flowers, charitable contributions may be made to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints’ Caswell Ward Missionary Fund or AuthoraCare Collective.
You may send condolences and sign the online register at www.lowefuneralhome.com [20563]
Obituary Online notes for Joseph Marshall (Spouse 1)
Joseph Marshall Bryant, 87, from the Anderson community of Caswell County, North Carolina, passed away peacefully Friday, July 19, 2019 at his home surrounded by family members.
Marshall was born in Carroll County, Virginia on March 31, 1932. He was married for 63 years to his sweetheart Hilda Stainback Bryant who survives. He was the only son of nine children to the late Jonathan Byrd Bryant and Susie Mabe Bryant. Marshall was an honorable military draftee from 1954 to 1956, serving as a military policeman during the Korean Conflict. He received the U.S. Army's Good Conduct and National Defense Service medals, receiving the rank of SP3.
Marshall graduated from Anderson High School in 1950. He operated and owned Bryant's Exxon service station in Burlington for over 40 years. He was a faithful, lifetime member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Caswell Ward, serving in many leadership positions in the church. He loved flounder gigging, fishing, hunting, gardening and spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. After he retired, he was able to take his children and grandchildren on many wonderful family vacations. He had a close individual relationship with each of his grandchildren and loved them all dearly. In the last few years of his life, Marshall took on the role of caregiver for Hilda when she was diagnosed with dementia.
He was generous person and was known for doing many acts of kindness within his family and community. In addition to Marshall’s wife Hilda, survivors include a daughter, Teresa Bryant Gentry, and her husband, James, of Burlington; a son, Allen Dwayne Bryant, and his wife, Tabby, of Anderson Community; six grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; four step-great grandchildren and three sisters. He was preceded in death by his parents and five sisters.
The funeral will be held at 3:00 PM Sunday, July 21, 2019 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Caswell Ward by Bishop Dwayne Bryant and Bishop Vernon Massengill. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1- 2:45 PM Sunday prior to the service at the church and other times at the residence.
Marshall was born in Carroll County, Virginia on March 31, 1932. He was married for 63 years to his sweetheart Hilda Stainback Bryant who survives. He was the only son of nine children to the late Jonathan Byrd Bryant and Susie Mabe Bryant. Marshall was an honorable military draftee from 1954 to 1956, serving as a military policeman during the Korean Conflict. He received the U.S. Army's Good Conduct and National Defense Service medals, receiving the rank of SP3.
Marshall graduated from Anderson High School in 1950. He operated and owned Bryant's Exxon service station in Burlington for over 40 years. He was a faithful, lifetime member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Caswell Ward, serving in many leadership positions in the church. He loved flounder gigging, fishing, hunting, gardening and spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. After he retired, he was able to take his children and grandchildren on many wonderful family vacations. He had a close individual relationship with each of his grandchildren and loved them all dearly. In the last few years of his life, Marshall took on the role of caregiver for Hilda when she was diagnosed with dementia.
He was generous person and was known for doing many acts of kindness within his family and community. In addition to Marshall’s wife Hilda, survivors include a daughter, Teresa Bryant Gentry, and her husband, James, of Burlington; a son, Allen Dwayne Bryant, and his wife, Tabby, of Anderson Community; six grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; four step-great grandchildren and three sisters. He was preceded in death by his parents and five sisters.
The funeral will be held at 3:00 PM Sunday, July 21, 2019 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Caswell Ward by Bishop Dwayne Bryant and Bishop Vernon Massengill. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1- 2:45 PM Sunday prior to the service at the church and other times at the residence.