Devona Bryson Obituary (1921 - 2020)

View Funeral Webcast Our beloved mother Devona Bryson passed away peacefully three months short of her 100th birthday on December 8, 2020. She was born March 17, 1921 in East Millcreek, Utah to Nephi Earl and Agnes Smith Smart. Devona was the 3rd child of their 8 children. She spent a fun filled youth, growing up during the depression. She met and married Melvin J. Bryson in 1942. She traveled all over the US with him and his army unit. In 1943 they were sealed in the Salt Lake Temple. Devona and her husband Melvin served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Louisville, Kentucky. They also found great joy serving in the Jordan River Temple for many years together. Devona worked as a receptionist for Dr. John Siddoway and enjoyed that position for many years. Survived by her children Melvin J Bryson Jr. (Cherry) Woodbridge, Virginia, Betty Sue Linford, (Mac) Cottonwood Heights, Utah. Grandchildren, Melissa Fowles (Greg), Rebecca Snell (Chris), Joseph Linford (Liz), Miriam Earnshaw (David), Jonathan Bryson (Nicole), Jared Bryson (Heather). 26 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandson. Also survived by Rebecca Kehl and Kent Smart (Liz). Preceded in death by her husband, parents and siblings Earl Smart (Reva), Cecil Smart (Juanita), Mildred Latimer, Betty Hardy (Doug),and Donna Davidson (Mark). Funeral services will be held on Monday, December 14, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 S. State Street, Murray, Utah. A viewing prior from 10:00-10:45 a.m. Masks and social distancing are required. Interment to follow at Holladay Memorial Park Cemetery.