01/15/2026
On December 10, 2025, Wanda Bryant peacefully journeyed to her forever home, the Beautiful City of God.
Born March 18, 1936, to William Herbert and Myrtle Elizabeth Milam in Witt Springs, Arkansas; she was the sixth of eight children. She grew up on the family farm and attended school at Witt Springs until her graduation in 1953, at the age of 17. After graduation she would move close to family in St. Louis, Missouri, where she began working at Famous Bar department store until she landed an office job. Always bright and ambitious, she eventually moved to Eureka, California, and began her career as a "bookkeeper" as they were commonly known at this time. She always treasured her time in California and made many great memories; she always remarked that La Jolla was her favorite place in California. By 1957, she had returned to Arkansas, where she would meet the love of her life, Frank Bryant. They were married August 31, 1957, and would have two children by 1962. She cherished her role as a mother, not only to her own children but also a bonus mom to many nieces, nephews, and many other children.
A woman ahead of her time, she worked in various positions in the accounting field, sometimes for companies but would eventually open her own accounting office with a partner. At the age of 50, she decided to try Real Estate. Beginning at Real Estate Central in 1986 she forged a new career and would continue selling for the next 25 years. Her earthly JOY was complete when she and Frank became grandparents. Known as "Yanya and Big Daddy", she would describe the grandchildren as her crowning glory. She spent quality time with them and never missed an event, just as with her own children. While God didn't allow the opportunity to really know her great grandchildren, we can only imagine her exhilaration.
Wanda will be remembered by her entire family as an example of the Proverbs woman, not perfect but always striving to follow the example of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ by serving others. The final years of her life were not easy, she lost her words but yet, Jesus shined in her heart and beamed from her face. At the time of her death, Wanda was a member of Central Baptist Church in North Little Rock. Previously, she attended other local churches, where she served faithfully in various roles. She was best known for teaching Sunday School and sharing her knowledge of the Bible.
Wanda is reunited in heaven with her husband, Charles Franklin ''Frank'' Bryant, her parents, her brothers, Gerald Milam, Winfred Milam, Dolphus Milam, and Carson Milam, and her sister, Betty Milam Loftin.
Those left to cherish her memory include her son, Charles Terry Bryant; daughter, Lana Bryant Martin (Bruce); grandchildren, Brooks Martin and Cole Martin (Chandler); and great grandchildren, Cache Knight, Navy Kate Martin, and Knox Martin; as well as her brother, Dempsey Milam; and sister, Jean Milam Owen; and many other beloved family members and friends.
The family would like to thank the wonderful Certified Nursing Assistants at Evergreen Living Center. These wonderful ladies became her family when we could not be there. Words cannot express our gratitude. Wanda loved flowers, but she loved people more. She was always faithful to visit those in hospitals and long-term care. Thank you to the outreach from First Baptist Church in Bryant for the cards and visits these past years. The acts of kindness from these wonderful ladies meant so much. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Friends in Deed, a ministry of First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 267 Bryant, Arkansas 72089
A memorial service will be held Wednesday, January 21, at 2:00 p.m., at Roller-Owens Funeral Home in North Little Rock, Arkansas.
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