Vivian Ann Bryant

Vivian Ann Bryant, 75, of Benton, passed away on April 29, 2019. She was born on May 28th 1943 in Southern California to John and Zama Palmer. Vivian was a full time Meme, wife, mother and friend. She was a member of Saline Missionary Baptist Church and enjoyed serving the lord in her home church of over 40 years. Vivian loved the Lord and enjoyed attending church with the rest of her family and dearest friends. Vivian graduated high school in 1962 in Odessa, Texas. Shortly after she met the love of her life, Don Bryant. They were married on March 18, 1967. Soon after their marriage, she packed up and left Texas to move to Arkansas where she and Don raised their three children and finally settled in Tull, Arkansas. Vivian was preceded in death by her parents, John and Zama Palmer and her loving daughter, Adriel Bryant Taylor. Vivian is survived by her husband of 52 years, Don and two children, Dennis Bryant and Velesta Parson (Shannon). Vivian was blessed with seven grandchildren, Bekka Bryant Combs (Trey), Grant Taylor, Bryana Taylor Herron (Dylan), Garrett Bryant, Hayleigh Parson Kelley (Wesley), Jayme Parson, Grady Parson and two great-grandchildren, Canyon Combs, Sawyer Combs, plus, one on-the-way, and her brother, John Dean Palmer (Debra) of Odessa, Texas. Pallbearers will be Shannon Parson, Grady Parson, Garrett Bryant, Grant Taylor, Lamar Taylor and Ernie Coppock. Visitation will be Thursday May 2nd from 6 to 8 p.m. at Saline Missionary Baptist Church. Services will be held at Saline Missionary Baptist Church on Friday May 3rd at 10 a.m. Reverend Kim Hammer will be officiating the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Saline Missionary Baptist Church Sanctuary fund. Please send to 2122 Billy D. Bishop Road, Benton, Ark. 72015. On-line guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.