Karen D. Bryant, 55, of East Haven, entered eternal rest on April 7, 2017.

Born in New Haven, CT, July 14, 1961, she was a daughter of Rev. Alfred Warren, Sr. and Rosa Boxley Johnson.

Karen was employed by the State of Connecticut as a Support Enforcement Assistant.

In addition to her parents, she leaves to cherish loving and lasting memories, sons, Yusuf Bilal and Marquis R. Bryant, Sr.; daughters, Philicia E. Bryant and Monica A. Bryant; brothers, David, Brian, Alfred Jr. and Mark Warren and Michael Crocker; sisters, Lori Smith, Jennifer, Nicole and Michele Warren, Lisa Murray and Darlene McAllister; two grandchildren, Marquis R. Bryant, Jr. and Shaylin Bilal; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends.

A celebration of Ms. Bryant's life and legacy will be held Thursday, April 13, 2017, at 10:00 AM at Holy Trinity Church of God in Christ, 135 Winthrop Ave., New Haven. Viewing will be held at the church from 9:00-10:00 AM. Burial will be in Beaverdale Memorial Park.