Frances Bryson

Six Mile, SC

Frances Mann Whitaker Bryson, a cherished member of the Six Mile community in South Carolina, passed away peacefully, Monday, August 5, 2024 in Anderson. Born on October 31, 1931 to Oscar and Sallie Duckworth Mann, she was the widow of Richard “Jack” Whitaker. She worked for many years at Libco Mills. Following retirement she worked for Guardian Home Care, taking care of others. Throughout her life, Frances found solace and purpose in her unwavering faith as an active member of King’s Grove Baptist Church. Her devotion to serving her Lord and community was evident through her participation in initiatives like delivering Meals on Wheels for 26 years alongside her beloved sister, Mildred Smith.

Known for her green thumb, Frances poured her heart into tending to her garden and flowers, finding joy in their beauty. Her love for family knew no bounds, and she cherished every moment spent with her daughter Susan McJunkin and her husband Steve; her son, Steve Whitaker; her sister Mildred Smith; her adored grandchildren, Brent Whitaker (Leigh), Kylie Deppen (Jason) and Zack McJunkin (Gabrielle), and her five great grandchildren.

In addition to her parents and first husband she was preceded in death by two sisters, Modena Kelley and Sarah Davis.

A celebration of Frances’ life will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, August 9, 2024, in the Liberty Mortuary Chapel. The visitation will held one hour prior to the service at the mortuary. Frances will be laid to rest at Liberty Memorial Gardens.

Let us join hands in commemorating a life well-lived and a spirit that continues to shine bright in the hearts of all who knew her. Frances will forever be remembered for her unwavering faith, kind spirit, and boundless love for those around her. She will live on in our hearts and minds, a beacon of light and inspiration to us all.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made in her memory to St. Jude Children’s Hospital by visiting www.stjude.org or by mail to 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105. Also memorials donations may be made to the Pickens County Meals on Wheels by visiting www.pcmow.org or by mail at 349 Edgemont Avenue Liberty, SC 29657.

You may share memories and offer condolences to the family by visiting www.libertymortuary.com Liberty Mortuary is handling arrangements.

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