Evelyn Deloris Bryant

Evelyn Bryant, 89, of Mount Ida, AR ran into the arms of Jesus October 25, 2025, at CHI St Vincent in Hot Springs, AR with family by her side. Evelyn was born on September 24, 1936, in Sims, AR, to Henry and Nellie (Owen) Elder. She is preceded in death by both parents, husband Floyd Bryant, daughter Anita Irons, grandson Brent Shaw, sisters Wilma Tedford, and Wanda Blackburn, brother Lloyd Elder, son in law Dean Morrison.

Evelyn is survived by her daughters Bonnie Betts and husband Billy, Thelma Whitfield and husband Johnny, Sheila Bryant, grandchildren Wendell Morrison and wife Karen, Brian Morrison and wife Janie, Stephen Morrison, Kelly Betts, Cameron Betts (Michelle), Karen Betts, Anthony Shaw, Brandon Minton and wife Jennifer, Kimberley Davis and husband Kevin,  Trevin Harris (Ashley), 28 great grandchildren, 29 great great grandchildren, 5 great great great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and a host of other family and friends.

Visitation will be Thursday, October 30, 2025 from 1 to 2 at Faith Tabernacle Church, service will follow at 2pm at Faith Tabernacle Church in Mount Ida, AR. Brother Josh Harper and Brother Dave Speers  will officiate the service. Burial will be at Reed Cemetery in Story, AR, Pallbearers: Wendell Morrison, Johnny Whitfield, Kevin Davis, Brandon Minton, Trevin Harris and Jarrett Davis. Arrangements under the direction of Thornton Funeral Home in Mount Ida, AR. Guest register at www.thorntonfh.com.