Glenda Jean Bryan - Ash

Glenda Jean Bryan-Ash, 89 of Abilene, passed away at Hendrick Medical Center on Saturday, November 16, 2013. A graveside service is scheduled for Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at 11:00 am in Elmwood Memorial Park with E.J. Chaffin officiating. A visitation will be held Monday evening from 5:30 to 7:00 pm at Piersall Benton Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut St.

Jean was born February 22, 1924 to Ben and Bernice Herring in Santa Anna, Texas. She attended school in Santa Anna and in school was an accomplished tennis player. After high school, Jean went on to attend Sul Ross State University. When WWII broke out she married Dany Dot Bryan in New Groton, Connecticut where Dany was stationed. In 1949, they moved to Abilene where she lived for the remainder of her life. In 1983, Dany passed away and a few years later met and married James “Bill” Ash and they enjoyed many years together until he passed away in 2009.

For many years Jean worked in the Water Utilities Office for the City of Abilene. She was an active member of The First Christian Church in Abilene and an avid bridge player. Jean was a friend to all and taught her family to “love”. The family would like to thank Mesa Springs and Hendrick Hospice for the wonderful loving care shown to Jean.

Surviving Jean are her sons Mike Bryan and wife Carole, Ronnie Bryan and Pam Bryan, a sister-in-law Sylvia Herring, and grandchildren, Lori Bryan, Holly Bryan, Matt Bryan, Mark Bryan and Michelle Perry who all lovingly referred to Jean as “Granny Bryan”. In addition, she is survived by 7 great-grandchildren as well as a host of extended family members and close friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, two husbands and two brothers, Casey and Snow Herring.

Donations may be made in honor of Jean to Hendrick Hospice at 1682 Hickory St. Abilene, 79602. Condolences may be offered to the family online at www.pbfuneraldirectors.com.