On the afternoon of October 12, 2014, our loving mother, Ellen Bryant went home to be with Jesus.
She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Mae and J. E. Gregg and her husband of 62 years, James Vance Bryant. She is survived by her children, Debbye Jackson of North Little Rock, Karen Babson (Terry) of Sherwood, Paula Wooldridge (Tim) of North Little Rock, Carol Bryant, Tim Bryant (Pam) and David Bryant, all of Austin; grandchildren, Kim Springer (Jason), Jason Jackson (Leah), Tiffani Tatum, Kevin Keener (Shannon), Drew Wooldridge, Brandon Duke, Brayden Bryant, Chad (Ashley) Bryant and Haylea Bryant; great-grandchildren, Bryant Springer, Chloe Tatum, Cooper Springer, Jayden Jackson, Tristan Jackson, Callie Tatum; sister, Norma McCann of Little Rock; extended family, Sandy Price, Bonnie Allen, Stephanie Henson, Chris Stamper, Wanda, Lana and Terry Bryant; and a host of other nieces, nephews, friends and family.
Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Smith – Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Thursday, October 16, 2014, at Faith Baptist Church in Cabot, with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery. www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

Published October 15, 2014