Martha Ann Barnes Bryan | Families

Martha Ann Barnes Bryan, 88, of Jonesboro, passed from this life, Tuesday, March 13, 2012 at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro.

Born in the Clear Lake Community, AR to William S. and Ollie Robinson Barnes, she was a member of Armorel Baptist Church and the American Legion Auxiliary. Martha loved to cook, especially baking and was known for her chocolate chip cake. She collected cookbooks and loved trying new recipes. Martha was a devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother, who loved spending time with her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Claude S. Bryan; brother, Walter Barnes; sisters, Mary Paul Long, Ruth Ray and Dean Blair.

Martha is survived by her daughter, Sharon Ann Taylor and husband, John M., of Jonesboro; grandchildren, John Bryan Taylor and Laura Taylor Blalock; great grandchildren, Hayden Cooper and Ava Cain, all of Jonesboro and had a special fondness for her nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be Thursday, March 15, 2012 at 4:00pm in Elmwood Cemetery with Mr. Billy Holifield officiating.

Online register may be signed at cobbfuneralhome.com