Joyce H. Bryant

Bryant, Joyce H., Pastor and Founder of Faith Apostolic Temple, Dayton, Ohio, made her peaceful transition Sunday, February 2, 2020 at the home she shared with her daughter, Brenda. A native of Norphlet, Arkansas, she was a resident of Dayton for over 75 years. She began her pastorship in 1976. Until that time, she was a member of Bethesda Temple Church, where she served in a number of auxiliaries including the Usher Board, Radio Choir, and Vacation Bible School.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Will and Tommie House; husband, Moses; daughter, Melvalyn Clark; great grandson, Daniel Clark; and twelve siblings.

Her loving memory will continue to live on in the hearts of her children, Mildred Deloris Reid, Brenda Joyce Bryant, Mose (Tommie) Hardin; grandchildren, Todd Clark, Woody Bryant, Sheila Reid, Joyce (Patrick) Dickey, Renee (Rev. Thurman) Sampson, Derrick (Jeeneen); Kineka and Mose, Jr. Hardin; sister, Willie Mae House; sisters-in-law, Amanda, Shirley and Shirley Ann House.

Celebration of Life, Love, and Appreciation service will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 13, 2020 at Bethesda Temple Church, 3701 Salem Ave. Visitation 9:00-11:00 a.m. Family will receive friends 9:45 a.m. until time of service. Arrangements entrusted to the House of Wheat Funeral Home, Inc.

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