LEWISTON – Blanche Roxie Bryant, 85, of 180 Blake St., died Tuesday, May 25, at Montello Manor.

Born in Greenwood July 20, 1918, a daughter of Joseph and Alice Gammon Ring.

She enjoyed raising birds, knitting and her flower gardens. She was married to Joseph Bryant Sr. who died in 1973.

She is survived by two daughters, Jeannette Swan and Joyce Bryant; a son, Richard Ryder; 18 grandchildren; and 34 great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by a daughter, Shirley Bunker; and a son, Joseph Bryant Jr.