Willien M. Bryant

Willien M. Bryant, known to many as Willa Mae and lovingly called Hamlet by her family, was 61, of Lake City, South Carolina, and passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2025. 

A native of Hemingway, South Carolina, Ms. Bryant was born to Elizabeth Burgess Stewart and the late Heyward Zeno Rose, Jr. She was a graduate of Lake City High School, Class of 1982. 

Ms. Bryant was a devoted member of St. Mark Believers Holiness Church in Lake City, South Carolina. She was well known throughout several areas of South Carolina for her career as a restaurant manager, where she was respected for her strong work ethic, leadership, and dedication to service. 

Those who knew Ms. Bryant will remember her as a woman who valued family, faith, and perseverance. She was especially proud of her role as a mother and remained closely connected to her loved ones throughout her life. 

In addition to her mother, she is survived by her daughter, Domeah Brayley-Cipparone (Brian); brother, Zeno Rose, Jr.; sisters, Terry Rose, Sandra Rose, and Helen Mobley; two half-siblings residing in New Jersey; and her stepmother, Helen Virginia Rose. She is also survived by a host of loving nieces and nephews, along with extended family and dear friends who will cherish her memory. 

Memorial contributions may be made directly to her daughter, Domeah Brayley-Cipparone, or through GoFundMe at: https://gofund.me/ece98ce7c 

The family will receive friends 11:00AM-12:00PM on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at Stoudenmire-Dowling with the service to follow at 12:00PM. 

Please sign the guest book for the family at www.stoudenmiredowling.com.