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Anita Bryant
1940 - 2024
Anita Bryant
1940 - 2024
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BORN
1940
DIED
2024
Anita Bryant Obituary
Anita Bryant was a beauty queen and singer of the 1950s and '60s whose career was derailed by her high-profile crusade against LGBTQ rights.
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(Photo: Kathy A. Willens/AP Photo)
18 Entries
Michael Levesque
April 27, 2025
I had the privilege and honor to meet Anita & Bob Green at the Freedom's Foundation at Valley Forge with my entire family. I was honored that Anita nominated me for the George Washington Award. She was a wonderful human being and truly missed by millions.
Rebecca S. Newcomb
March 29, 2025
As a child, I really enjoyed her sing "Come to the Florida sunshine tree." She had a beautiful voice.
Anita C. Bryant
March 28, 2025
So sorry for the loss of such a beautiful soul. Although I didn't know her, I was named after her in 1971. I later became a Bryant, so I am now and forever known as Anita Bryant. How fitting that I too grew up in a southern Baptist church singing as a child. My condolences to her family. My mom adored her!
Eugene Kozma
January 19, 2025
I never met Anita Bryant.But I have read a few of her books.I enjoy listening to her songs on YouTube.I ESPECIALLY FAVOR "BATTLE HYMN OF THE REPUBLIC","AMAZING GRACE","PROMISE ME A ROSE" AND MY FAVORITE "LITTLE GEORGE GOT THE HICCOUGHS"!I also enjoy watching various interviews and footage of her on YouTube.SADLY I NEVER MET HER!MY PRAYERS AND WARM REGARDS TO HER FAMILY!
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Patty W.
January 18, 2025
Mariell Autry
January 17, 2025
As a child of eight I loved it when Anita was on TV. I loved music, but especially Anita's voice. Listening to her religious music, made me think more about Jesus, she was a big influence on my life. In 1971 she came to Little Rock and I got to talk to her. She held on to my hand while talking. Sixty years later she is still my favorite singer. Rest in peace Anita.
Rebecca S. Newcomb
January 14, 2025
As a child, I really enjoyed her singing. It brought joy to my heart and made me want to drink orange juice.
Janelle Almendis
January 13, 2025
May her legacy continues and may Jehovah the God of love, peace and life, be with all of you
Edie Shelton
January 12, 2025
A beautiful lady who I grew up admiring. She wasn´t afraid to stand for her convictions whatever the cost. May our Lord embrace those who will miss her. Now my Aunt (a look alike) and Anita can sing together in heaven
Mr.Jr.
January 12, 2025
My Condolences.
Belinda Seidemann (Gentry)
January 12, 2025
I hope Barbara and Billy see this.... I attended school with you back in 1982 at Dallas Christian Crusaders' in Selma. We spent many a lunch talking about Disney as I was from Florida back then.
I too lost my mother in 2024 and offer my condolences in that. I feel your pain. If you want to reconnect or need support in loss of a parent; please reach out.
Elizabeth Bell
January 11, 2025
RIP Anita
John Berard
January 11, 2025
I saw Anita in November 1964 in Ascom, Korea near Seoul she was with Bob Hopes Christmas USO Tour. She was with a few other stars Janice Page , Anna Maria Alberghetti and the 1964 Miss World Ann Sydney. She sang her big hit song "Paper Roses" it was wonderful seeing them and we really appreciated them coming to entertain us. Through the years I always liked her. Later I became a friend on her Facebook site.
Roger Hale
January 11, 2025
Her advertising OJ always thought she was a pretty woman
Terri Zezza
January 11, 2025
We grew up watching Anita with the orange juice commercials. We are so sorry for your loss. Anita is now one of the LORDS angels. RIP Anita we love you.
Chris
January 11, 2025
I offer my sincere condolences to the family of Anita Bryant. May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time.
Ross Dieckman
January 11, 2025
God Bless her saintly soul. She won in the end and her reward is eternal happiness in Heaven. My condolences to her family and friends.
Ross dieckman
Seymour, ct
Kay Travis
January 10, 2025
My first memory of her was the orange juice commercials
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