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
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12 Condolence(s)
Linda Hambric
Sunday, December 15, 2024
Cara, at last she has received her reward and walks in Hallelujah Square with Jim, Judy and Sandy. She was a lovely lady and I am proud to have known her. When sadness fills your heart, remember, She lived and all that knew her were blessed.
Malisa Saye
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Aunt Bobbye,
I will miss you dearly. My heart is broken but I know you lived a good God fearing life. I also know you will be glad to be back in Uncle Jim's arms.
Fly high sweet angel,
Malisa Saye
Mike Manning
Monday, December 9, 2024
I have fond memories of the Brewers, from First Baptist, and from time spent with Sandy during our high school and college years. God's blessings to her family in their loss.
Linda Watts
Sunday, December 8, 2024
So sorry to hear about Ms. Bobbye, a great loss.
Prayers for her family.
Russell and Mary Langston
Sunday, December 8, 2024
Cara, we are so sorry for the loss of one so dear to you. Bobbye and Jim were such good friends to us when we first moved to Conway. Prayers for comfort and peace in the difficult days ahead.
Bob Fason
Saturday, December 7, 2024
So worth to hear of your loss Kara .Youtook so good care of her . She was truly a great lady who will be missed. Every time I visited her she always ask me about my wife and family . May God keep you and strengthen you
Larry White
Saturday, December 7, 2024
Bobbye was always such a positive influence in the lives of her students, friends and to everyone she came across. Such a fighter. She can now rest in peace with our Lord!
Janis Banister
Saturday, December 7, 2024
When we first moved to Conway, Bob was just out of his residency and beginning his practice of medicine. There were two options for housing: One in a rural area and one on Rebecca Lane just West of the hospital where he would spend so many hours. The best thing about the house was that it was across the street from an amazing couple, Bobbye and Jim Brewer who would become a huge part of our lives. It would take more space than allowed here to tell how much they meant to us and our children. Let me just say how wonderful it will be to see Bobbye and all her family reunited in that beautiful place when we will all be really home.
Dwayne Goode
Saturday, December 7, 2024
Bobbye I guess Jim and Elaine want us to get out of the boat while going over the rocks on white River I love you Bobbye
Judy Nekonchuk
Saturday, December 7, 2024
Kara and family, My sincere condolences for the loss of your beloved grandmother. May you be at peace knowing she is now with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ
Bill and Virginia Clements
Saturday, December 7, 2024
WE LOVED THIS WOMAN AND SHE TOUCHED MANY LIVES DURING HER LIFETIME. MAY THE LORD STRENGHTEN YOU DURING THIS TIME OF LOSS.
Cynthia White-Craig, Zachary Craig, & Oneta White
Saturday, December 7, 2024
So sorry for your loss.