Heather Anne Bryant, 32, of Whittier, NC, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2017. Born in Macon Co, she was the daughter of Carl Lane Bryant and Elizabeth Ann Shuler Young. In addition to her parents, Heather is survived by her son, Justin Roy Muse of Bryson City, NC; fiancé, Kenneth Rhinehardt of Sylva, NC; step-father, Michael Young of Waynesville, NC; paternal-great grandmother, Catherine Mason of Franklin; one brother, Carl Lane Bryant Jr. of Sylva; two step-brothers, Terry McMahan and David McMahan both of Sylva and many extended family members. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Mamie Biddix, Carl Mason and Robert Shuler. Funeral Service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Monday, January 16th in the Chapel of Macon Funeral Home. Lee Hill and John Frady will officiate. Burial will be in the Parris Cemetery, Sylva, NC. The family will receive friends from 1-3:00 p.m., prior to the service at the funeral home. Macon Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences can be made at maconfuneralhome.com.