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Bricelyn Johnston Cantey

March 8, 1930 - August 7, 2022
Visitation
Church Of The Redeemer
120 Mauldin Rd
Greenville, SC 29605
864-277-4562 |
Saturday 8/20, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Service
Church Of The Redeemer
120 Mauldin Rd
Greenville, SC 29605
864-277-4562 |
Saturday 8/20, 11:00 am

Friends are welcome to visit with the family prior to the service starting at 10:00 a.m.

Memorial
Church Of The Redeemer
120 Mauldin Rd
Greenville, SC 29605
864-277-4562 |
Saturday 9/10, 3:00 pm

Bricelyn Johnston Cantey lived her life as a fiercely independent woman and died in her sleep, just as she wished, on August 7, 2022.

She was born on March 8, 1930 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, to the late Edward Richards Johnston and Kathryn Walker Johnston.

Bricelyn grew up in Decatur, Georgia, graduating from Decatur Girl’s High in 1947. After high school, she continued her education, graduating with honors from the University of Georgia with a math degree and she remained a loyal Georgia football fan until she died. After finishing college, Bricelyn worked as a statistician for the CDC in Atlanta. She worked as a bookkeeper for a variety of Greenville businesses.

Bricelyn loved her family, her church (The Church of the Redeemer), bridge, and Georgia football. Her favorite times were spent with her grandchildren.

Bricelyn was an excellent golfer and tennis player for many years. She was very competitive in her sports and in any card game, especially bridge. At 92, she was still the winner against whomever she played in cards.

Her family is grateful to her many friends in her townhouse complex that checked on her every day over the years. We are especially grateful to Monica from Comfort Keepers.

Bricelyn was the mother to Kathy Church (Preston), Whit Cantey (Anne), and Mark Cantey (Wendy); grandmother to Lee, Field, Chandler, Abby, Michael, and Jack; and sister to her brother, Dick Johnston (Pat). She loved all of her many nieces, nephews, and their children.

In addition to her beloved parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Joyce Chambers.

Two services are being held,you may attend one or both.

The funeral will be held on Saturday, August 20, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at The Church of the Redeemer, 120 Mauldin Road, Greenville, SC 20605. Friends are welcome to visit with the family prior to the service starting at 10:00 a.m.

A memorial service will be held on September 10, 2022 at 3:00 p.m., with a reception to follow at The Church of the Redeemer, 120 Mauldin Road, Greenville, SC 29605.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given in her honor to The Church of the Redeemer, corgsc.org.

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Visitation
Church Of The Redeemer
120 Mauldin Rd
Greenville, SC 29605
864-277-4562 | Map
Saturday 8/20, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Service
Church Of The Redeemer
120 Mauldin Rd
Greenville, SC 29605
864-277-4562 | Map
Saturday 8/20, 11:00 am

Friends are welcome to visit with the family prior to the service starting at 10:00 a.m.

Memorial
Church Of The Redeemer
120 Mauldin Rd
Greenville, SC 29605
864-277-4562 | Map
Saturday 9/10, 3:00 pm

Bricelyn Johnston Cantey lived her life as a fiercely independent woman and died in her sleep, just as she wished, on August 7, 2022. She was born on March 8, 1930 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, to the late Edward Richards Johnston and Kathryn Walker Johnston. Bricelyn grew up in Decatur, Georgia, graduating from Decatur Girl’s HighContinue Reading

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Sylvia Achille left a message on September 10, 2022:
Cathy, I was in Boston when I heard about Bricelyn. I am so sorry and my sympathy goes out to you and your family. I took Bricelyn to get her hair cut and went to lunch at Country Club just before I left for Boston. I will miss my friend and her company through the years. Love to all. Sylvia.
Deb Slattery Scarlett left a message on August 19, 2022:
Kathy, Whit, and Mark, On behalf of the Slattery family, we wish to express our condolences. Your Mom was a true friend to Mary Ann. She was always a delight to have conversations with. Her obituary told me things about her that I did not know. I will always have fond memories of her. Debbie Slattery Scarlett
Tom Marchant left a message on August 15, 2022:
My sympathy. Tom Marchant + 379 Golden Bear Drive, J2 Pawleys Island, SC 29585
Lucy Gleaton Reeves left a message on August 13, 2022:
So sorry for your loss. Your Mom was a great, strong and loyal friend to our family. Mom loved playing bridge with her and was always thrilled when she won (which was rare). Lucy and Timothy
Carol norment left a message on August 12, 2022:
Sweet Bricelyn lived straight across from Al timmerman and me in Wenwood... she became a close friend... we loved to read and shared books soo often. I loved her so and will miss her greatly! Just a BLESSING to have been her friend!♥️ RIP, my sweet friend💜✝️💜
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Christie Mueller left a message on August 12, 2022:
To Bricelyn's family, When I heard of Bricelyn's passing my heart broke. We were neighbors at Wenwood and always enjoyed seeing and chatting with her. Even tried playing a game of cards with her and another neighbor. And trust me, I am not a card player. Fortunately, both of them had the patience of a saint with me!! Then there was football!! Being a Clemson fan you can only imagine our conversations!!! I am truly going to miss her and all of her graciousness. She was one of a kind. Rest in peace dear friend.
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