Katherine Elaine Bryant, 78, of Center, passed away Monday, September 23, 2019, in Nacogdoches.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, September 26, 2019, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, September 27, 2019, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Wayne Werner and Bro. Don Windham officiating.  Interment will follow at Old Center Cemetery in Panola County.

Mrs. Bryant was born February 12, 1941, in the Geneva Community of San Augustine County, to Odis Ross and Ruth Barron Ross.  She worked as a truck driver for many years and attended Mount Calvary Full Gospel Church.

She is survived by her children, Kenny Rowles of Center, Valarie Johnson and husband Johnny of Vidor, and Shelia Gee of Vidor; grandchildren, Mandy Rowles, Nathan Gee, Michael Gee, Ashley Shaw, George Garza Jr., and Amber Wright; 16 great grandchildren; brother, Odis Ross of Center; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Dale Rowles; husband, Leon Bryant; brothers, Glenn Ross and Billy Don Ross; and sister, Marie Oliver.