Mavis Elisabeth "Lisa" Allgood Bryant

Born December 17, 1948, she was preceded in death by her parents, Mavis and James Allgood. Lisa graduated from Athens High School and the University of Georgia with a Master’s in Education. She taught elementary school in Live Oak, Florida and Statham Elementary School in Georgia where she received “Teacher of the Year” in 1988. She truly lived by the philosophy that it is better to give than to receive and was her happiest when picking out the perfect card or gift for loved ones. She was a member of Young Harris Memorial United Methodist church.

In addition to her devoted husband, John W. Bryant, she is survived by beloved daughter/niece, Mandy Thornton (Craig) and their children, Camila and Miles; sister, Margie Hancock (Larry-deceased); brothers, James W. Allgood Jr. (Monnie) and Jeff Allgood (Kelly); sisters-in-law, Gay Weaver and Cheer Kosak (Phil); several nieces and nephews and several great nieces and great nephews and her two Australian Shepherds, Maggie and Jesse, all of whom she dearly loved.

A celebration of Lisa’s life will be held Friday, July 2, at 11:30 a.m., at the Bernstein Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Brenda Burton officiating.

Visitation will be 30 minutes prior to the service at the funeral home.

Donations in memory of Lisa may be made to the American Cancer Society, 105 Westpark Drive, Suite C, Athens, GA 30606 or the Oconee County Animal Shelter, 1171 Branch Road, Bishop, GA 30621.

Special thanks is extended to Piedmont Hospital Hospice Care for the compassionate and loving care given by their doctors, nurses and staff.

Bernstein Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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