Barbara Anna Bryan, aged 85, of Live Oak, FL, passed away on July 10, 2025. She was born on April 13, 1940, in St. Petersburg, FL, to Robert James and Anna Maria Aerts. Barbara was a dedicated member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church and the owner/operator of Carousel Beauty Salon in Live Oak for over thirty years.

She is survived by her loving husband of twenty-eight years, Charles D. Bryan, Sr., and her children: daughters Lynn Warner (Larry) of Live Oak and Heather Martin (Andy) of South Carolina; sons Chuck Stanfford of St. Pete, James Bryan (JoAnn) of Lee, FL, Jimmy Smith (Rhonda) of Live Oak, Charlie Bryan, Jr. of Live Oak, and Jason Bryan of Kentucky. Barbara was also blessed with seventeen grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

A visitation will be held on Monday, July 14th at Mt. Olive Baptist Church beginning at 10:00 am, followed by a service at 11:00 am officiated by Rev. Wally Weaver. Interment will take place at Mt. Olive Baptist Church Cemetery.

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