Lynn Anetta Bryant

Lynn Anetta Bryant began her journey of life on July 30, 1957, in Arkadelphia, Arkansas when she became the daughter of Booker T. and Willie Blevins Bryant. She was nurtured in a Christian environment and during her tender childhood she gave her life to Christ. It was there that she learned how to be a servant to others. Her primary and secondary education was completed in the Arkadelphia Public School District. She was a 1975 graduate of Arkadelphia Sr. High School, where she excelled as a student. Lynn grew up to be a loving, kind, and intelligent young woman as she furthered her education at Henderson State University. On August 6, 1985, the Lord entrusted her with the greatest jewel, a baby girl she named Lanetta Bryant. Lynn was a devoted mother who made unselfish sacrifices to raise and care for her daughter. Lynn later relocated to Hot Springs, Arkansas where she worked as a dedicated employee of St. Joseph Mercy Health Medal Center in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Her co-workers remember her as a dependable co-worker who possessed an impeccable work ethic. Lynn was known throughout the community as a friendly and Godly woman with a strong devotion to God. She was a member of Gospel Mission Church of God In Christ where she was a member of the choir and served in any capacity where she was needed. As she approached her last hours on Sunday, July 11, 2010, at Heritage Manor Nursing Center in Hot Springs, Arkansas with her family at her side to bid her a safe journey, she answered the call that no man can refuse. Those awaiting her arrival and to welcome her home are parents, one sister, Linda Norful; two brothers, Willis Bryant and L.T. Bryant. Lynn leaves indelible impressions in the hearts of her only beloved daughter, Lanetta Bryant of Hot Springs; one sister, Lillie Floyd of Arkadelphia; one sister-in-law, Debbie Bryant of Little Rock; six uncles, Sam Blevins, Wiley (Louise) Blevins, Joseph Blevins, Matthew (Leona) Blevins, John H. Blevins, and James (Carrie) Blevins; three aunts, Louise Blevins, Pearl Blevins, and Dorothy Blevins; a host of nieces, nephews, several cousins and numerous friends. Lynn will lie in state on Friday, July 16, 2010 from 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. and the family will receive friends and share with them the Images of Life DVD from 6:00 –7:00 p.m. The family and friends will celebrate the life of Lynn on Saturday, July 17th at 12 noon in the sanctuary of St. Ruth Baptist Church where Rev. Thomas Hale is the pastor. Elder Gregory Echelberger will provide the words of comfort. The committal service and final resting place will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in the Joan Community. Bearers of the casket will be Jeffery Beauford, Ivory Floyd, Gerald Bryant, Michael Bryant, Shane Emley, and Jesse Guy.