McMinnville resident and Warren County native Brenda Ann Byrant, 80, was born March 14, 1946 and died Oct. 5, 2026 following an extended illness at NHC Healthcare of McMinnville.

A retired employee of Rockford Textile and a member of The Church of Christ, she is the daughter of the late Remus and Lucinda "Cindy" McGee Hillis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband, Paul Rayburn Bryant.

Mrs. Bryant is survived by daughters, Shannon Glenn (Scott Church) and Chastity (Kenny) Kominos both of McMinnville; grandchildren, Lashae (Anthony) Padilla, Mitchall Glenn, Athena Kominos and Shelby Kominos; great-grandchildren, Liam, Ariana, Nyla, Leia and Padilla; sisters, Frances (Sid) Rutledge and Katherine (Mark) Brown and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside service and interment will be held Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026 at 2 p.m. at Gardens of Memory Cemetery in Warren County. Family and friends will meet at the cemetery. No service or visitation will be held at High's.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to High Funeral Home to assist the family with funeral expenses or made via Venmo by clicking here.

Online condolences may be made at www.highfuneralhome.com.

High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to High Funeral Home to assist the family with funeral expenses or made via Venmo by clicking here.

Main Street Journal

Oct. 6, 2026

Share this article
The link has been copied!