Serena Diane (Homer) Bryant, 54, passed away on February 21, 2023, in Kennewick, WA.

Serena Homer was born on August 1, 1968 in Pasco, WA, to Hugh and Beverly Homer.

Serena went to Kennewick High and graduated with her GED in 1986. She started her career in Child Care working as a nanny in New York, New Jersey and Seattle. She continued working in Child Care in the Tri-Cities for many years on and off throughout the remainder of her life.

Serena married Benjamin Bryant for Time and All Eternity on January 5, 1990 in the Portland Oregon Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. The couple had 7 children, whom they adopted and were sealed to them for Time and All Eternity. Ben and Serena have 12 grandchildren with one more on the way. Their children with children’s spouses and grandchildren are:

Son – Samuel Bryant (Miranda Bryant) with sons Leland (7), Finley (5) and Quinn (2).

Daughter – Alexandra Miles (Henry Miles) with daughters Sawyer (6) and McKenna (4).

Daughter – Hailey Bryant (Dillon Dellinger) with children Audrey (10), Chandler (10), Merek (9), Emily (7) and Everest (1).

Daughter – Kimber Bryant (Alex Brown).

Son – Nathanial Bryant.

Son – Zane Bryant (Audrey Lovato) with son Oliver (4 months).

Daughter – Lyndzie Bryant (Curtis Brooks) with son Ja’saiah (3 months).

Serena was best known for her enthusiasm for life and had a great talent for making friends with people of all ages. She had an infectious laugh that was known and loved by many. Serena also loved children and had a sweet tender way with them. She had a desire to be a mother from a young age and was always very nurturing to her younger siblings. She was an avid reader and loved the value of a good book.

Serena is survived by her husband Benjamin Bryant, of Richland, parents – Hugh and Beverly Homer and her siblings with their spouses as follows: brother – Mel Homer (Laurie), sister – Debbie Anderson (Dana), brother – Arlen Homer (Cindi), brother – Mike Homer (Shannon), sister – Nicole Boal (Phil), sister – LaBretta Woodland (Ryan), brother – Sheldon Homer (April) and sister – Sandra Bray (Josh). She is also survived by a large number of nephews, nieces, 12 grandchildren, mother-in-law – Cathey Bryant, sister-in-law Linda Cummins (Rich) and brother-in-law Brady Bryant and their families.

Serena is preceded in death by her grandparents Russell Kent and Fay Homer, John and Ruby Hancock, sister LeAnn, and brothers Gordon and Curtis.

The service for Serena Bryant will be held on Tuesday, March 7th at 10:00 AM at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints at 895 Gage Blvd, Richland, WA.

Viewing: Tuesday, March 7th at 9:00 AM at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints at 895 Gage Blvd, Richland, WA.