Teresa Ann Cordani Bryant, born on January 31, 1952, was called to be with the Lord, on March 26, 2017. There to greet her into their loving arms were her parents, Dorothy P. and Robert Cordani.

In Teresa's early years she knew from the start she wanted to use her heart and passion to help others. At the age of 20, she earned her nursing degree. Later, she furthered her education by completing her Bachelors and Masters of Science and earning her Nurse Practitioners license.

Her strong love for Christ was followed by her unconditional love for her family. She is survived by her two sons, Ret. Master Sergeant Mark Bryant and wife, Marian of Crestview, Fla. and Kevin Bryant and wife, Michele of Appomattox; six grandchildren, Reagan, Jaxson, Robert, Bradley, Devin, and Bethany; two brothers, Robert A. Cordani of Oak Ridge, Tenn. and Roger L. Cordani and wife, Bonnie of Flint Hill, Va.; four sisters, Sherlene Henry and husband, Paul of Bealeton, Va., Lucille Fillingame and husband, Gordon of New London, Va., Joanne Faunce and husband, William of Warrenton, Va., and Marlene Kelly and husband, Frank of Barboursville, Va. ; and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family will be receiving friends on Saturday, April 1, 2017 at the residence of Kevin and Michele Bryant between the hours of 5 until 7.

A memorial service will be held on Sunday, April 2, 2017, at 2 p.m., at Liberty Baptist Church conducted by her long time pastor Rev. Rusty Small.

The family would like to thank Dr. Oldham, Dr. Haynes, the loving staff of Centra Hospice, Cassey Seltzer, and longtime friend, Debby "Nutty Buddy" Tramell.

In lieu of flowers the family is asking that donations be made to Duke Cancer Institute and Cancer Patient Support Program or Cancer Institute Gastrointestinal Cancer Fund http://dukecancerinstitute.org/give in loving memory of Terri and her long battle with cancer.