Mary Alice Bryant COLUMBIA A graveside service for Mary Alice Bryant, 81, of Columbia will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, February 8, 2015 at Woodridge Memorial Park, 138 Corley Mill Road, Lexington, SC 29072. Her grandson, Reverend Kenny Gray will officiate. The family will greet friends Saturday, February 7, 2015 from 5:00 7:00 PM at Woodridge Funeral Home of Lexington, 138 Corley Mill Road, Lexington, SC, 29072. Mrs. Bryant passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 4, 2015. Born in Columbia, she was a daughter of the late Thomas L. and Mattie Blalock Derrick. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and "Nanny" who will be dearly missed. Mary Alice is survived by her three daughters, Louise Parker of Myrtle Beach, Karen Stoudenmire (Art) of Columbia, DeLena Stewart (Steve) of Lexington; 5 grandchildren, Stephanie (Bobby), Mark (Kendall), Jessica, Mary (Kenny), Bryant; 2 great-grandchildren, Noah and Jill. She is also survived by a large and loving extended family. In addition to her parents, Mary Alice was predeceased by her loving husband of 57 years, Tommie Cain Bryant; brothers, William John Derrick, Robert Jennings Derrick, Boyd Eugene Derrick, Thomas Lionel Derrick, Jr., and sister, Evelyn Derrick Robb. The family would like to thank the staff of NHC, Lexington, for their attentive care of Mrs. Bryant. Memorials may be made to the Foundation of Geriatric Education, 2993 Sunset Blvd., West Columbia, SC 29169 in memory of Mary Alice Bryant. Friends may sign the online registry at www.woodridge-lexington.com.