She was the widow of Lamar Owen, a homemaker and a graduate of Dumas High School. Mrs. Owen was a member of the Immanuel Baptist Church Strumming Seniors and was a kutter for volunteers in the Pine Bluff Public School System. Her favorite hobby was painting where she won numerous awards and was an avid gardener. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by two daughters, Linda Brucine and Patty Lou O'Briant; the father of her children, Kenneth O'Briant; four brothers; two sisters; and a granddaughter, Karen Hunt.
Survivors include three sons, Larry O'Briant and wife Monica and Bobby O'Briant and wife Paulette all of Hot Springs and Danny Owen of Harrison; one daughter, Judy Brumett and husband Bill of Pine Bluff; nine grandchildren, Craig O'Briant, Shauna Flowers, Brad Burleson, Eddie Boren, Paul Boren, Greg O'Briant, Terri Brumett, Allen Brumett and Stacie Lytle; and fourteen great grandchildren.
Graveside Service will be 10:00 A.M. Monday, July 27, 2015 at Pleasant Springs Cemetery in Drew County. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 P.M. Sunday evening at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Strummin Seniors at Immanuel Baptist Church, 1801 West 17th St. Pine Bluff, AR 71603, Volunteers in Public Schools in the Pine Bluff School District, P.O. Box 7678 Pine Bluff, AR 71611, or your favorite charity. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.
Pallbearers will be Craig O'Briant, Brad Burleson, Eddie Boren, Paul Boren, Greg O'Briant and Allen Brumett.
Condolences(18)
Tina, Mary,Frannie Mouser
Burbank, CA Tuesday, July 28, 2015 Such a sweet lady. We are so sorry for your loss.Julie (Failla) Cracchiolo
St Louis, MO Monday, July 27, 2015 Heartfelt sympathiesTheresa Failla
Pine Bluff, AR Monday, July 27, 2015 Deepest sympathies and prayerslarry and debbie levine
HEBER SPRINGS, AR Sunday, July 26, 2015 SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. WE WILL KEEP YOU IN OUR PRAYERSPat Reese
Pine Bluff, AR Sunday, July 26, 2015 Bessie Mae was a sweet fun person. We had some good times at the VIPS Kutters.Kathy & Michael Rose
Hot Springs, AR Sunday, July 26, 2015 My heart goes out to the OBriant familyThere are so many things to say about our Dear Bessie Mae.
What a wonderful lady such strong willed knowing her through
Many years and being so close to family growing up
I always looked up to her with much respect and learned so much
Being around her as she was like a mom. Thanks Bessie Mae
For being a part of my life you will be so missed . Love to family whom
I dearly love
Cathy Glover
Pine Bluff, AR Saturday, July 25, 2015 Larry & Monica,I'm sorry for your loss. My prayer is that God will uphold you and guide you during the trying times ahead and comfort you as only He can.
Dana Gateley
Pine Bluff, AR Friday, July 24, 2015 We are so sorry for your loss and will keep your family in our prayers.Janette Russ Fuller
conway, AR Friday, July 24, 2015 Our family is keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers. May God Bless and comfort you and your familiesKerry & Claudette Alexander
Star City, AR Friday, July 24, 2015 Judy, Our hear felt Sympathy and prayers are with you and all of your family. We are so sorry for your loss.Kerry and Claudette Alexander
lucille steed
pine bluff, AR Friday, July 24, 2015 I will sure miss This Lady, I,she enjoyed Strumming Immanuel Baptist will as she was faithful My prayers are with all of you.Linda K. Walker
Pine Bluff, AR Friday, July 24, 2015 Praying for God to give strength and comfort to all your family. Love you Judy.Teresa Billings
Rison, AR Friday, July 24, 2015 Judy,I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother.
You and your sweet family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Bettye Carter-Johnson
Pine Bluff, AR Thursday, July 23, 2015 Dear Friends,I am so sorry for your loss...You are in my thoughts and prayers..........
Matt Brown
White Hall, AR Thursday, July 23, 2015 I'm thankful for the opportunity to have met Mrs. Owen and enjoyed the short time I spent with her. Sending my thoughts and prayers for the family.Pat Henderson
Pine Bluff, AR Thursday, July 23, 2015 Larry/MonicaI did not know your momma Larry, but I do know what a fine son she raised and as the saying goes "the nut don't fall far from the tree". Our thoughts and prayers are yours as you go through this time of loss. Love you bunches!!
Dave and Pat
Waynette-Hearing Life
White Hall, AR Thursday, July 23, 2015 I am sorry for your loss. The family will be in my thoughts and prayers.Waynette Franklin
Patient Care Coordinator-Hearing Life
Cindy Tidwell
Pine Bluff, AR Thursday, July 23, 2015 Judy and Family: My prayers are with you and your Family. I am sure she is painting heavens walls.