Mrs. Maxine Bryant, 73 of 408 Wilson Ave. departed this life Tuesday December 8, 2009 at Pitt Memorial Hospital in Greenville. Funeral services will be held December 13, 2009 at 2 PM from the Antioch Free Will Baptist Church, with the Rev. John Marks officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Memorial Garden. She leaves to cherish her memory husband, Emper Bryant of the home, 1 son Michael Bryant Passadena MD, 2 daughters Debra Jones and Cleo Patterson both of Kinston, 1 brother James Upshaw of Dallas Texas, 4 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild. Viewing will be held on Saturday December 12, 2009 3 PM to 8 PM at the funeral home. Professional services entrusted to Swinson Funeral Service.