Ann Bryant

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Ann McElyea, age 80, of Mountain City ,Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2017 at her home following an extended illness. She was born in Johnson County, Tennessee on July 2, 1936 to the late Sam Bryant and Beulah Michaels Bryant. In addition to her parents, Ann was preceded in death by her husband Lewis McElyea; grandson, Wibb McElyea; sisters: Marie McElyea, Sue Main, Betty Jennings, Elizabeth Crutchfield, Mae Eldreth and brothers: Earl Bryant, Willard Bryant, Carl Bryant and Burl Bryant.

Ann retired from Levi Strauss. She loved to cook for her family and neighbors before her declining health. She loved her family and enjoyed having them around and will be truly missed by all.

Ann was a member of Antioch Baptist Church.

Those left to cherish her memories include her four daughters: Donna Talley and husband Lee, Debbie McElyea, Teresa Roark and husband Bob and Michelle Nave and husband Alan; son, Gary McElyea and wife Crystal Winters; grandchildren: Dustin McElyea, Nikki McElyea, Chris Roark and Jordan Arney; step grandchildren: Brandon Nave, Bud Swift, Shawna Blevins; great grandchildren: Bryson Ward and Braylon Ward; sisters-in-law: Joyce Bryant and Betty Bryant; special friends: Angie Johnson and Janet Towry; Ann was Nanny to a special little girl, Lexie Faircloth; several cousins, nieces and nephews;.

Graveside service for Ann will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, February 19, 2017 at the Sunset Memorial Park Mausoleum with Pastors Eddie Porter and Roy Dowell officiating. Pallbearers will be Gary McElyea, Bob Roark, Dustin McElyea, Chris Roark, Jordan Arney, Billy Caldwell and Billy Heck. Honorary pallbearers are Lee Talley, Alan Nave, Matt Story, Steve Story, Lester Faircloth, David Campbell, Kenny Mains, Danny McElyea and Bud Swift.

Ann married Milton Lewis McElyea about 1954 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Milton (son of Milborn Mckinley McElyea and Maggie Tester) was born on 2 Aug 1930 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 Aug 2010 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Linda Mae McElyea was born on 16 Apr 1950 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 16 Jul 1950 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Wagner Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee.

Sam married Buelah R. Michael on 26 Feb 1922 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Buelah (daughter of William H. Michael and Kizie E. South) was born about 1908 in North Carolina, , , ; died about 1987 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Amos married Julia Ann Phillips on 19 Oct 1900 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Julia was born in Feb 1875 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Kizie E. South about 1885 in North Carolina, , , . Kizie (daughter of Mary South) was born about 1872 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]