Wednesday, June 10, 2026 10:24 am

Carol Jean Bryson, age 83 of Forest City died Tuesday, June 2, 2026.

She was a native of Cleveland County and a daughter of the late Carroll Donald Stanley and Thelma Elizabeth Clark Stanley.Jean worked for Timken Corporation in the Assembly Department until her retirement.

She was a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church where she was active in the church activities and taught Sunday school for many years. Her faith was the most important part of her life and sharing her faith with others.

Survivors include her daughters, Regeana Bryson Word and husband Ron of Tryon, Lynn Bryson McGinnis and husband Josh of Bostic, her brother, Robert Donald Stanley of Ft. Worth, TX, 8 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

The funeral was held June 7 at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church with Rev. Stephen Matheny officiating.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Carolina Foothills, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043.

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Padgett~King Mortuary and Crematory is serving the family.