Eloise Kirven Bryant Earl

Eloise Kirven Bryant Earl age 89, of Mt Pleasant, SC met her Savior after a brief illness on February 26, 2013.

Mrs. Earl was a woman of delicate beauty and essential goodness. She was grateful for the life God had given her, despite its hardships and imperfections. Though preceded in death by two husbands, James Arthur Bryant, Jr., to whom she was married for forty-five years, and James C. Earl, to whom she was married for eighteen years, Mrs. Earl anticipated each new phase of her life with courage and energy. She was a true Southern lady: reserved without being cold, opinionated but not intolerant, and humorous without resorting to indecency.

Her life began in Dovesville, SC on May 31, 1923, the daughter of Emmie and Joshua Pollard Kirven. Mrs. Earl was a faithful member of East Cooper Baptist Church, having served there for 29 years. She avidly attended social events and engaged with people both at home and abroad during her travels. She and James Earl enjoyed going to gem and mineral shows around the country. She was an enthusiastic gardener and bragged on the size and color of her tomatoes. Her cooking skills could rival that of any Southern chef. The kitchen was her domain and her passion was to provide food for family, friends and neighbors.

Mrs. Earl lived a full life, leaving her love and legacy through her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is survived by James "Pee Wee" L. Bryant (Pat) of McClellanville, SC, Carolyn B. Thomas of Mount Pleasant, SC, Hal "Kenny" K. Bryant (Beth) of Marion, SC, Lynda B. Crozier of Awendaw, SC, and Donna Bryant Evans of Mt Pleasant, SC. Stepchildren include Ronnie Earl, Jimmy Earl, Hope Cattles, Shawn Earl, Joyce Whalen, and David Earl. Mrs. Earl cherished her eleven grandchildren and several great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. Her remaining years were blessed by the presence of her friend and companion Mr. Dick Smith. She loved her dog "Sambo" and will be laid to rest with his remains.

Services will be held March 1, 2013 at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL, 1494 Mathis Ferry Road in Mount Pleasant at 3:30 p.m. Internment will be next to her husband, James A. Bryant, Jr. at Mt. Pleasant Memorial Gardens following the service.

Memorials may be sent to East Cooper Baptist Church, 316 Egypt Road, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464, toward the Kingdom Impact Program.