Hazel Bryant

Hazel Bryant, 87, of Cottonwood died March 2. She was born July 31, 1922 in Seymour, Missouri, the daughter of William and Mary (Fleetwood) Cummins. She loved to cook and bake and was known for her award winning chocolate chip cookies and for her giving nature. Her husband, Charles Bryant, preceded her in death as well as seven sisters and two brothers. Mrs. Bryant is survived by a son Wayne Bryant (Kathy) of Bethany, Missouri; a daughter Peggy Cole (Rick Rosenzweig) of Sedona; a brother Earl Cummins (Marie) of Fordland, Missouri; a sister Birdie Cummins of Springfield, Missouri; several nieces and nephews; three grandchildren, David Holbrook of Cottonwood, Chris Bryant (Christina) of Missouri and Tim Bryant; three great-grandchildren. At her request, there will be no services. Donations in her memory may be made to one of her favorite charities, St. Joseph\u0027s Indian School, P.O. Box 100, Chamberlain, SD 57325 (www.stjo.org) An online guestbook is available at www.westcottfuneralhome.com (A favorite poem) Hopi Prayer Do not stand at my grave and weep; I am not here. I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow. I am the diamond glints of snow. I am the sunlight on ripened grain. I am the gentle autumn\u0027s rain. When you awaken in the morning\u0027s hush, I am the swift uplighting rush of quiet birds in circled flight. I am the stars that shine at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry; I am not there. I did not die.