Mackenize "Kenize" Marie Bryant

Mackenize "Kenize" Marie Bryant age 29 of Pine Knot, Kentucky passed from this life on Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida, Tennessee. 

She was born on June 26, 1996 in Somerset, Kentucky to Estle Bryant and Gabriella (Massengale) Bryant. 

Preceding her in death is her daughter, Raelynn Mamie-Ann Bryant and her grandparents, Rev. Dillard & Rachel Bryant.

Surviving family include her children who were her absolute world, Abel McKinley-Boone, Hadley Dare, and Kodi Koe; her parents, Estle & Gabi Bryant; a sister, Madison "Maddie" Bryant; brother, Tyler Graham; and grandparents, Tyson & Ella Massengale.

Also surviving are special friends Courtney "Corky" Catron and Rebecca Foster; a special aunt, Emma; a host of additional family whom she loved dearly, and boyfriend Seth Grant. 

Kenize was a homemaker who enjoyed nothing more than caring for her babies. She also enjoyed reading, going camping, and four-wheeling. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. 

Funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 1:00 pm in the chapel of Pine Knot Funeral Home. Obituary to be read by Bro. Mosie Jones and Prayer by Bro. Tyson Massengale. The family will receive friends for visitation on Friday after 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm at the funeral home. Kenzie will be laid to rest beside her daughter in the Pine Knot Cemetery. 

Pine Knot Funeral Home is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.