Ms. Bryson was born Sept. 14, 1955, to Ralph D. and Ruth E. Bryson in Topeka. She was a receptionist at St. John's Hospital, Salina.

She was preceded in death by her father, Ralph D. Bryson.

Survivors include two children, twins Kaylin and K.C. Swisher, adopted by Kyle and Audrey Swisher of Salina; her mother, Ruth E. Bryson of Overbrook; a sister, Janet Jones of Olathe; and two nephews, Kevin Terkildsen of Eudora and Brian Terkildsen of Charleston AFB, Charles-ton, S.C.

A memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at First Christian Church, 310 E. Eighth, Overbrook, the Rev. Elvin E. Dillard officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date in the Overbrook Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or a charity of the donor's choice.