"How do I say goodbye to what we had? The good times that made us laugh, outweighed the bad. I thought we'd get to see forever, but forever has blown away. It's so hard to say goodbye to yesterday.

I don't know where this road is gonna lead to. All I know is where we've been and what we've been through. If it gets me to tomorrow, I hope it's worth all the pain. It's so hard to say goodbye to yesterday.

And I'll take with me the memories to be my sunshine after the rain. It's so hard to say goodbye to yesterday."

​​It is with a heavy heart that the Harrington Funeral Home Inc. staff join hand and hand with the Brantley Family to announce the passing of their beloved:

Sername Chris Brantley was born in Lanier County on April 21, 1980 as a twin. On Wednesday, December 30, 2020, Chris was granted her angel wings and went home to be with the Lord.

She received her education in the Lowndes County Schools graduating the class of 98. Chris went on to pursue a degree in Biology at the University of Georgia and later transferred to the University of Florida. At the time of her death, she was employed as a Residential Unit Specialist.

She was preceded in death by her father, James L. Brantley; uncle, Marvin Brown.

She leaves to cherish her memories her precious mom, Pamela D. Sirmans of Gainesville, FL.; step-father, Donald L. Bess Sr. of Valdosta, GA.; her twin sister, Sermaine C. Hamilton of Gainesville, FL.; brother, Donald Bess (Ashanta), Dontavious Bess (Kaytra) of Gainesville, FL.; uncles, Danny (Deborah) Sirmans of Valdosta, GA., Gary B. Sirmans of Atlanta, GA., Ricky Sirmans of Valdosta, GA., Ralph Brantley of Bermount, NY.; aunts, Jeanette Evans, Annette (Leroy) Robinson, ofValdosta, GA., Francine (Godfrey) Williams, Tracy Hargrove all of Valdosta, GA.,Tabitha Arnold of Opelika, AL., and Louise Singletary, and Dewayne (Gloria) Brantley of Valdosta, GA.; nieces, Rakiya and Rasheedah Hamilton, Aloni Bess of Gainesville, FL. Zionna and Royalty ofValdosta, GA.; nephews, Raquaan Hamilton of Gainesville, FL., Amere Witherspoon, Donald and Thomas Newsome ofValdosta, GA.; special cousins, Desha Evans (who shares the same birthday), Keyanna Brinkley, Cassandra Hargrove, Latonia Sirmans, and Latasha Green; as well as a host of sorrowing family and friends.

Her life will be celebrated on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at 11:00 AM from Charles Knight Cemetery (301-399 North College Street) Lakeland, Georgia. Minister Deborah Sirmans, Officiating.

The family of the late Sername C. Brantley acknowledges, with sincere appreciation, your understanding, your prayers, and all acts of kindness show at this time of bereavement.

Due to the pandemic, the family will not receive friends at the residence for repast. We thank you for your understanding as well as your cooperation during these difficult times.

Final Care and Compassionate Services are being provided with love, care and ​uncompromising dignity​ to the family by Harrington Funeral Home Inc.

"And I'll take with me the memories to be my sunshine after the rain. It's so hard to say goodbye to yesterday"