Corneica QuanShay Bryant beloved daughter of Shakeal Bryant and LaQuanda Stephens, was born on September 10, 1995 in Tampa, Florida. Passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2023 due to gun violence. Funeral Services will be conducted on Saturday, April 13, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. at Allen Temple AME Church.

2101 Lowe Street, Tampa, FL with Bessie Moehead, officiating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park. MASKS ARE REQUIRED.

Corneica Bryant was a native of Hillsborough County and a resident of Tampa for 25 years. She attended Hillsborough County Public Schools. She was a dedicated employee at Chipotle Mexican Grill and a passionate volunteer with the Temple Church organization. The community will greatly miss her kindness and generosity.

Cornecia had a zest for life and enjoyed spending her free time listening to music. Her infectious laughter and positive attitude brightened the lives of all who knew her.

She leaves to cherish loving memories, loving parents, LaQuanda Stephens and Shakeal Bryant; grandparents, Leon Terry Stephens (Jenetta), Maggie Godwin, Darlene Ramsey and Aston Smikle; siblings, Shakiyah Bryant, Syria Bryant, Shakeala Bryant, Keta, Nek, Nutt, Quan G. Rondoo, Big Symone (special sister), Aquib, Twaniesha, Montrell, Tyrieal, Kasia, Bobby Warren (Flame), Laxon Larry (Von B), Ron Yarde (Wonk), Nate, Ceno, Bianca Williams, Tomaneka Kelly, Donesian Smikle, Jr., D. Courtney Smikle and Shantica Holder; aunties, LaWanda Stephens (Waitus), Simone Johnson Stephens, LaSandra Pedrosa (Lo), Rena Hayes, Tacara Drew, Kim Levette, Twila Daniels, Shirlene Livingston, Yumeka Harrison (Tank), Symeka Howard Garcia, Shanika Neal, Tawanda Ramsey, Felicia Ramsey, Laurel, Jalyn and Jade Smikle; uncles, Lonnie Gray, Jr. (Tiffany), Terry Stephens (Lil Nolin), Quentin Stephens Terry Leon Stephens (Pnut), Chico, Michael Johnson (T effes), Michael Mack, David Walker, Desmond Williams, Larry Williams, Marquis Levetta, Jamie Saey, Shawn and Video Cylatt, Michael Ramsey, Shon Smikle and Donesian Smikle; cousins, Alesha Hopson, Quanzavcous Cooper, Tashari Gary, Zacchreus Gray, Nu-Nu, Michael Johnson, Nia Canida, Detrrieo Stephens, Ledqun Stephens, Marley Lynn, Quenyla Stephens, Quentin Stephens, Quzay Stephens, Spanky, Yummie, Duke, Marri, Kailah, Alicia Pedrosa, LaCarmen Galviens, D.J. Battles, Quan, Tray, Amp, Vontae and Dre; special cousins, Kenyana Johnson, Kai, Naima Smith, Jayen Williams, LaTrell Johnson, Kalea Williams and Journey Williams; Godsons, Brayden Ramsey Williams, Maurio S. Dennison and Zakari; best friend, Jalyssa "Day" Jackson

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Beulah Lewis, Harold Gamble Sr., Carrie Stephens, and Leon Stephens; her aunts, Ruth Gamble, Pamela Stephens, Denise Gamble, and Eboni Carr; her uncles, Calvin Stephens and Derrick Stephens; and her brother, Lance Henry James Jr. (Staiin).