of Conway, AR

April 9, 1929 - December 5, 2024

Bobbye Jean Bryant Brewer, a longtime resident of Conway, Arkansas passed away Thursday, December 5; she was 95. Bobbye was born in Conway on April 9, 1929 to Elva Lee and Alton Lavert Bryant.

After graduating from Conway High School, she attended Arkansas State Teachers College (now the University of Central Arkansas) where she graduated in 1951 with a Home Economics degree and science minor. She was certified in Elementary Education and Physical Education. While in college she was a member of Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority.

Bobbye taught at several schools in Arkansas for one-year each including Liberty, Vilonia and Newport, before accepting a teaching position in Conway. She taught for 29 years in the Conway School System, retiring from teaching in 1983.

Bobbye was a devout member of the Baptist faith from an early age. She was a member of Conway's First Baptist Church for 50 years, Woodland Heights Baptist Church for 18 years and Second Baptist Church Conway for 12 years.

Bobbye was active in the community and was a member of PEO Chapter E and the 20th Century Club.

Bobbye was married on March 9, 1947 to James Hugh Brewer of Pine Bluff, who later became General Manager of Conway Corporation.

She was preceded in death by her husband; her son, James Hugh (Sandy) Brewer Jr. and her daughter, Judy Lynn Austin.

She is survived by her granddaughter, Cara Cates (Aaron); grandson, Zachary Brewer; great granddaughters, Jillian and Kali Cates; son in law, Milo Austin; special friend, Marti Rankin and a host of beloved cousins, nieces and nephews.

Visitation is at Roller McNutt Funeral Home Sunday, December 8th, 2-4pm.

A graveside service will be held at Crestlawn Memorial Park Monday, December 9th, 11am.

Honorary Pall Bearers: Jerry Duncan, Bill King, Jimmy Reynolds, Roger Mills, Lance Woodcock, Randal Bowlin, Larry Guinn, Roger Price, Jerry Nichols, Micky Cox, Johnny Owens, Elaine Goode and Janis Banister

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-McNutt Funeral Home
650 Central Landing Blvd.
Conway, AR  72032
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com