Sharon Jewell

Bryant

Sharon Jewell Bryant daughter of the late Frances Williamson Thomas and Freddie Jewell Lester was born in Doniphan, Missouri, on April 28, 1953. She departed this life at her residence in Centerville, Missouri, on January 8, 2014, at the age of 60.

On December 31, 1975 in Ellsinore, Missouri, Sharon was united in marriage to Robert Bryant. Sharon was a member of the Ohlman Baptist Church. Her hobbies included playing soft ball, gardening and playing the piano. Sharon's greatest joy was her family; especially spending time with her grandchildren and her favorite holiday was Thanksgiving with her family.

Sharon was preceded in death by her parents, one daughter, Terri Lynn Evans Bryant and one sister, Jackie Lester.

Sharon is survived by her husband, Robert Bryant of Centerville, three sons, Denver Bryant and wife Jonie of Centerville, Levi Bryant and wife Samantha of Centerville, Rob Bryant and wife Jeanne of Jackson, three daughters, Tresa Hurt and husband Russ of Sikeston, Lisa Haynes of Sikeston, Shanna Fletcher and husband T.J. of Paragould, AR, 16 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, four brothers, Danny Lester of Bunker, Donnie Lester of Salem, Ronnie Lester of Centerville, Bradley Martin of Dittmer, and one sister, Sheila Shorey of Nixa, MO. Sharon will be deeply missed by a host of relatives and many friends who will mourn her passing.

Visitation: Friday, January 10th 4 to 8 PM at McSpadden Funeral Home, Bunker, Missouri

Funeral Services: Saturday, January 11th 11 AM at Ohlman Baptist Church, Bunker, MO

Minister: Terry Sharpe

Burial: Corridon-Reynolds Cemetery

Pallbearers: Larry May Sr., Larry "Jake" May Jr., Jamie McClanahan, Hank Belk, Larry Barton Jr. and Denver "JR" Wisdom Jr.

Honorary Pallbearer: Sam Wisdom.

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Bunker, MO

In lieu of flowers: St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital