Sister Juanita McDaniel Bryant was born May 9, 1945 in Blakely, Georgia to Watson McDaniel and Ouida McDaniel.

Sister Bryant became a member of New Life Ministries under the leadership of Pastor Marie Hart, December 26, 1995. She was a faithful member until God called our mother home.

Our mother, Juanita was a woman who showed unconditional love. A woman of faith, wisdom and kindness. Who expressed a passionate love for God. A mother to many.

Her work ethnic was shown during her employment with Dothan Country Club and Holiday Inn as a Chef. She was infamous for many dishes to include some of the best “dressing” in three states.  She had the greatest sense of humor, which many have enjoyed.

Sister Bryant was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Bryant; father: Watson McDaniel, Sr.; mother: Ouida McDaniel; brothers: Watson McDaniel, Jr. and Maurice McDaniel and sister: Ludie Respress.

Juanita leaves to cherish many precious memories with loves ones: three sons: Kevin Barkley and Chris Barkley (Michelle) all of Dothan, Alabama, and Freddy Myles (Shondra) of Ashford, Alabama; two daughters: LaTonya Dorsey (Gerald) and Sheila Myles all of Dothan, Alabama; stepsons: Calvin (Cynthia), Harold, David and Donald Cummings all of Detroit, Michigan; a brother: Willie James McDaniel (Jean) of Hyannis, Massachusetts; two sisters: Pastor Marie Hart of Atlanta, Georgia and Christine Covington (Floyd) of Dothan, Alabama; sisters and brothers-in-law: Annie Jewel McDaniel of Blakely, Georgia, Zola May Tyer (Austin), Ola Bell Brown (Johnny) and Diane Bryant (Butch), Willie C. Bryant (Betty), Bruce Bryant (Dee Dee) and David Lee Bryant (Elaine) all of Dothan, Alabama; two aunts: Mamie James and Lucy Stovall both of Blakely, Georgia; a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren, nieces, nephews; three special nieces: Stacey Covington, Wanda Melton and Diane Bighems.

If I should die and leave you here awhile,

Be not like others, sore undone, who keep

Long vigils by the silent dust, and weep.

For my sake - turn again to life and smile, 

Nerving thy heart and trembling hand to do

Something to comfort other hearts than thine.

Complete those dear unfinished tasks of mine

And I, perchance, may therein comfort you.

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