Ann Bryant

Ann fought the good fight and finished the race on February 13, 2026 at the age of 70. Marsha Ann (Priest) Bryant was born on October 18, 1955 at home in Marmaduke, Arkansas, to Henry Allen (Harrilean) Priest and Mikie Lou (Joe F.) Coates. Ann began her walk with the Lord at the age of eleven and was a devout Christian, never wavering in her Faith. Ann attended Greene County Tech where she was a member of the cheer squad. She was a licensed realtor and later retired from First National Bank where she had many dear friends.

Ann looked forward to attending church and loved to appreciate God's creation: planting flowers, bird watching, swimming, camping and simply sitting on her back porch. She enjoyed spending time reading, listening to music, dancing, playing games and visiting with loved ones. Traveling with her husband of 32 years, Stan Bryant, and going on girls' trips or shopping with her lifelong friend, Linda (Brown) Golden were among her absolute favorite pastimes. Ann was a coffee lover with a sweet tooth. Her strawberry cake could never be forgotten. Blessed with an ability to cook and a wonderful sense of humor, she was always quick to share a good meal and a laugh with those around her. She was a completely selfless person who lived her life as God commanded us to do, loving Him, and loving others.

Ann was preceded in death by her grandparents, Holmer (Iva Mae) Rutledge; parents, Henry Allen (Harrilean) Priest and Mikie Lou (Joe F.) Coates; brothers, Marshall Allen Priest, Charles Wayne Priest; sister, Rhonda (Priest) Moore; and grandson, Coty Allen Willingham.

Ann is survived by her husband Stan Bryant of the home along with sons, Bobby (Penny) Payne of Paragould, Jason (Elizabeth) Payne of Jonesboro, Robby (Celeste) Bryant of Jacksonville, Florida, Michael (Jackie) Bryant of Paragould, and one daughter Katy (Ross) Campbell of Bentonville; grandsons, Dalton (Tori) Payne, Christopher Payne, Dylan Jordan, Liam Campbell, Carter Payne; granddaughters, Whitney (Chad) Murray, Kaci Willingham, Kaley (Taylor) Beckett, Dakota (Marshall) Hilliard, Raegan Campbell; great grandchildren, Bradleigh and Bentleigh Payne, Kirk and Harlan Murray, Lawrence, Linkan, and Lucas Willingham, Evelyn, Catherine, and Thorin Beckett, Emery and Eryss Hilliard; brothers, Mark (Denise) Coates of Paragould, Thomas (Kim) Priest of Jonesboro, Allen (Becky) Priest of San Diego, California; nephews, Luke (Krystal) Priest of Finch, Gabriel (Katy) Priest of Gainesville, Florida, Stephen Priest of San Diego, California, and Thax (Donna) Turner of Scottsdale Arizona; and niece, Chrissy (Todd) Copper.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at Greater Vision Church of Paragould, on Saturday, February 28th at 11 am. The service will be officiated by Brothers Thomas and Allen Priest and Pastor Keith Floyd.