Terry Lynn Brant
February 2, 1960 – December 3, 2023
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved mother, sister, tótah and friend, Será:sera Terrylynn Brant (née Powless) of the Kanyen’kehá:ka Tekarihoken (Mohawk turtle clan) family, after her 2 month battle with a mucormycosis infection; at her home at Frogpond surrounded by family. Daughter of the late Atsyà:kta-kenha James Powless & Katsi’tsyo-kenha Theda Powless (née Squire-Hill). Mother of Theda (Don), Tawnya (Cody), Dakota, and Jesse (Chuckie) with her former husband and wonderful co-parent Richard Brant. Beloved partner of the late Martin Smith. Much loved sister of James Powless, Jr., Lynda Powless & Wendy Joanne Powless. Predeceased by her parents and her brothers Terry, Lynn “Flaky” and Delwood “Woody” Hill. Greatly missed Tótah of Jaxson White, Chloe, Graye & Kaori Smith; Lokki & Kylo Laforme-Brant; Sakarakhotáhsi Burnam; Yonte’seróntye’s & Atsìryak’s Brant-Gamble. Loving aunt and great-aunt to numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will take place monday December 4th, 2023, 7-9pm at Styres Funeral Home in Ohsweken. A traditional wake to take place tuesday night at home.Funeral services & internment wednesday December 6th 11am at the Kanyen’kehá:ka Kanónhses (Mohawk Longhouse), #3098 5th line, Ohsweken. Everyone is welcome to refreshments following services, details TBA.
Condolences
Posted by
Luanne Martin
on
Dec 4th, 2023
This is such shocking news and it has left our community heart-broken. My sincere condolences to all of Terrylynn's family. Gentle slumber to you my friend.
Posted by
Cindy Carpenter
on
Dec 4th, 2023
Our condolences to Terry Lynn Brant’s family & friends.
Rich & Cindy
Posted by
Freeman & Suzy Johnson
on
Dec 5th, 2023
So sorry to hear of your Mom's passing Dakota. Condolences to you and your family.
Freeman & Suzy
Posted by
Anna
on
Dec 5th, 2023
My condolences to Terrylynn’s family and the broader community. I had the great pleasure of working with Terrylynn through Marianne Griffith, on the Mohawk Seedkeepers project. Terrylynn was an inspiring and admirable woman, educator and leader. A huge loss.
Posted by
Cathy Jamieson
on
Dec 6th, 2023
My condolences to all the family. Such a loss to you all and the community.
Cathy
Posted by
Ivan Bomberry
on
Dec 6th, 2023
My sincere condolences to Terry Lynn Brants friends and families. She will be missed.R.I.P.
Posted by
Liz Green
on
Dec 7th, 2023
Thinking of her beautiful daughters during this difficult time, your mother was such a lovely lady that will truly be missed :) she was such an inspiration to me she invited me to her workshops so many times at her earthship ! You are in my thoughts & prayers :)
Posted by
Cris Bomberry
on
Dec 8th, 2023
My sincere condolences to the family. Terry was an amazing role model,I cherish the advice she gave me when we were raising girls and the wealth of knowledge she had gardening. She will be missed.
Posted by
Genevieve Laroche
on
Jan 10th, 2024
My sincere condolences to the family and the community. We had the great honor to welcome her to the 5th World Congress on Agroforestry in Quebec City in 2022; she inspired a whole community of scientists and agroforestry practitioners... I keep her message and the message from the Kanyen’kehá:ka Tekarihoken close to my heart.
Posted by
Sandra Gagnon
on
Jan 15th, 2024
I had the privilege to get to know Terrylynn in the last year, she was a very inspiring person, whose influence was immense. She greeted us with her presence during Adaptation Future in Montreal, where her message and voice were strong and clear. A big loss for all of us. My sincere condolences to her family and community.
Posted by
Kathryn Dzsudzsak - The Blue Hair Medium ????
on
Feb 4th, 2024
I was shocked when I ready "heavenly birthday" and then searched this up. We were in the midst of moving provinces and never saw or heard about your mom's passing. To me, this woman is a legend. The work, teachings and the wisdom she held as Seedkeeper was amazing. My fondest memory is from about 10 yrs ago when our mcIntosh tree had an incredible amount of fruit and I posted asking people to please come and take as many apples as you can. Your mom came and when she found out our tree was almost 100 yrs old she decided to plant seeds and grow more trees. The last time we chatted she said some of our trees "offspring" were heading to NY. Your mom was a pillar and will be absolutely missed. Much love to you all.
