Princess Ella Bryan passed away on August 30, 2021, at the age of 86. She was born in Washington, North Carolina to Robert and Velma Hart on April 19, 1935.

Princess was involved with her church regularly. She loved participating in her Sunday School class and church choir. Some of the things that brought her the most joy included cooking, working in her garden, and hosting dinners for family and friends. She enjoyed traveling with her church family and vacationing with her husband, Leland.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Velma, her spouse, Leland Bryan and her son, Glen Mellette.

Princess is survived by her daughter Patricia Hope, her husband, David Hope, and her grandchildren Haley and Michael Hope.

Family Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 2, 2021, from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM. A graveside service will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park at 11:00 AM.