Karine O. Bryant, age 67, fondly known as “Annette” passed away peacefully on December 1, 2025, at home with her daughters in Akron, Ohio. She had a determined disposition, carrying the spirit of a fighter prevalent throughout her life. Especially during these past few years while bravely facing an illness that most cower at.

Karine was born on March 03, 1958, to Booker T. and Mittie D. (Johnson) Bryant; the third born of her five siblings. She led a life of service throughout her personal and professional life helping a multitude of people along the way. Throughout her adult life she worked the following jobs: Daycare Teacher at United Disability Services and A Beautiful Child Preschool and Daycare. Bryant retired from Cleveland Clinic Akron General hospital after being a resolute and dependable Housekeeper for 12 years. God was at the center of her life in all she did. She had a vibrant and witty personality that would always keep you on your toes. There are too many hilarious phrases to count, that she would say provoking surprise and laughter.

In her spare time, she loved watching Perry Mason, WWE wrestling, and any crime show. At home she often played Wii bowling and utilized these games to provide valuable lessons. She encouraged her great-niece Gabrielle to never give up through playing Wii sports games. Karine was an avid shopper, a social butterfly that never met a stranger, wherever she went you would find her talking to someone new with laughter coming from that direction. She had a close relationship with her sisters talking to them multiple times a day. When not on the phone you could find her at home, people watching from her window.

Karine was preceded in death by parents Booker T. and Mittie D. (Johnson) Bryant, brother Milton T. Bryant and Annie Elliott (paternal grandmother to her daughters).

She leaves behind her devoted daughters: Armanda (33) and Alyshia (31) Bryant. Her sisters Twanna Faye (Steve) Parms, Autrey Bryant and Gwendolyn Bryant-Watson; brothers (daughters uncles) Gary and Stanley Elliott. Beloved nephews and nieces: Stephen D. (Joy) Parms II, Duante Bryant, Charnae Elliott, Terita Parms, Sherya Bryant, Erica (Jacob) Pridgen, Tangi Brock and T’Arra Fitzgerald. Great nephews and nieces: Tatiana, Selena, Greg and Nasir Watson, Ethan and Jayson Bryant, Gabrielle Parms, Jacob Jr., and Ezra Pridgen. She also leaves behind Harold (Denise) Elliott (father of her daughters), along with the kids and grandkids she adopted into her heart and home.

In true Karine fashion she left her daughters with the following line “When you see the sunshine out, it means I gained my wings.”