01/29/2026
Kathryn Sue Bryan
August 28, 1953 - January 26, 2026
Kathryn “Sue” Bryan, 72, of Crestview, Florida, left this world for her heavenly home on
Monday, January 26, 2026.
Sue was born on August 28, 1953, in Florala, Alabama to Buford James Bryan and Maxine Cunningham Bryan. From an early age, she was drawn to caring for others. She started her nursing career at the young age of 23 years old. For 42 years, she served as a dedicated and compassionate nurse, earning a reputation as a truly wonderful and amazing caregiver. For 25 of those years, she worked faithfully as the nurse to Dr. Lee Thigpen, a role she truly cherished. What began as a professional partnership grew into a deep friendship and bond built on mutual respect, trust and a shared love for caring for others. She often spoke fondly of Lee, his wife, Cathy, and their family. Her time working with Dr. Thigpen remained one of the most meaningful parts of her career. Nursing was not just her profession, it was her calling, and she was deeply passionate about the care and comfort she provided to her patients.
Above all else, she was a devoted mother, daughter, sister, aunt, Nana and friend whose life centered around those she loved. She cherished time spent with her family, especially her children and grandchildren and found great joy in simple moments together. She loved trips to the mountains, the beach, riding horses, antique and pottery shopping and caring for her beloved animals. Known for her kind heart, gentle spirit, and sweet personality, she touched the lives of everyone who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Buford James Bryan and Maxine Cunningham Bryan; her sisters Marilyn Jinright and Carolyn Fales, her nephew David Denham and niece, Tonya Maloy.
She is survived by her sister Sharon Hooks and husband, Roy; her brothers, Joe Bryan and Ken Jinright; her daughter, Brandi Smith and husband, James; her son, Brandon Rogers; her cherished grandchildren, Hunter, Dyllan, Chloe, Devyn, Alaynah, Nevaeh, and Talan and numerous special nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and special friends.
Service arrangements will be as follows…
A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 beginning at 5:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Brackney Funeral Service with Pastor Wayne Johnson officiating and Dr. Lee Thigpen speaking. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Sue will be remembered for her unwavering compassion, her love for family, her faith and love for the Lord, her generous heart and the countless lives she touched throughout her nursing career.
🌿 2 Timothy 4:7-8
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day.”