Mrs. Zettie Mae Bryant was born on October 05, 1934, in Robeson County to the late Mr. Martin (Jay) McMillian and late Mrs. Dovie Locklear McMillian in Robeson County. She departed this life to enter into her heavenly home on Monday, November 25, 2024, at her home. Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Willie Bryant, son, Earl Bryant. two grandsons, Jamie Earl Oxendine, Kaley Jordan Tyner.

She leaves to cherish her memories, two sons: Charlie Bryant and wife Joyce of Red Springs, North Carolina; Jerry Bryant and wife Rena of Maxton, North Carolina; three daughters, Irene Brewer and husband Lathan of Red Springs, North Carolina; Sharlene Denise Locklear and husband David, of Maxton, North Carolina; Shirlene Marie Douglas, of Maxton, North Carolina; thirteen grandchildren, seventeen great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.