Carol Kangieser Bryant

Carol Kangieser Bryant, formerly of Ponte Vedra Beach, passed away February 12, 2026 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Mrs. Bryant was born on November 13, 1950, in Mineola, NY to Carl and Doris Kangieser. She grew up in Miami, FL and graduated from Miami Norland High School in 1968. Despite losing both parents when she was sixteen, she managed to put herself through college graduating from Lagrange College, Lagrange, Georgia in 1972 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration. It was there she met her husband Joseph Wiley Bryant. After graduation Carol worked in Jacksonville until the birth of their first child. Carol’s story is one of resilience, love, joy and courage. She was the strongest woman we knew, courageously battling cancer for the last several years and fighting with grace and determination until the very end. She was a dedicated wife and above all else, she was the very best mom to her children, dedicating her life to loving, guiding and supporting them. She was always there with encouragement, steady wisdom and plenty of advice. An extraordinary teacher, she showed her family how to find the positive in every situation and search for the silver lining. She taught resilience and no excuses. She was funny, incredibly intelligent, and a loyal, devoted friend whose smile could light up any room. She adored her grandchildren and cherished every moment spent with them and delighted in cheering from the sidelines and being there for every milestone. She enjoyed travel (especially Europe), crafts, gardening, art, reading, cards, tennis, golf and social activities. And whenever there was music, she was ready to dance - a beautiful reflection of the joy she carried in her heart. In 2014 she and Wiley moved to the Reserve at Lake Keowee in Sunset, SC to be closer to their children and grandchildren. It turned out to be a great move as she had a great life there with lots of time with family and many wonderful friends. Mrs. Bryant was predeceased by her parents and brother Carl Kangieser. She is survived by her husband of fifty years Joseph Wiley Bryant, daughter Ashley Bryant Kees (Ryan) of Atlanta, son Joseph Wiley Bryant, Jr (Stacie) of Greenville, SC and five grandchildren, Joseph Wiley Bryant, III, Katelyn Mae Haynes, Lucas Howard Bryant, Parker Bryant Haynes and Harper Sharp Bryant. Also, brother Harry Charles Kangieser sisters Bonnie Jean Graham & Lynn Rene Ohler, sister-in-law Pat Rogers (Arnold) and many beloved nieces, nephews, cousins and loved ones. The family would like to thank the hospice staff at VIA Health Partners, the caring personnel at Prisma Oncology and her many friends and family members for their tremendous support. A Celebration of Life is planned for a later date at the Reserve at Lake Keowee. Palmetto Cremation Service is assisting the family.

Carol Kangieser Bryant

November 13, 1950 - February 12, 2026