Jeanette Bryant Ware

Jeanette Bryant Ware, age 85, passed away Friday morning, October 24, 2025, at her home in Batesville, MS.

Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. Monday, October 27, 2025, in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home with the interment to follow at Forrest Memorial Park in Batesville, MS. The family will receive friends prior to the service beginning at 12:00 P.M.

Jeanette was born on November 22, 1939, in Quitman County, MS to the late James Henry and Annie Lavine West Bryant. She lived a full life dedicated to her family, her career, and her passions. Jeanette was a faithful member of the Goodway Pentecostal Church in the Locke Station community near Batesville, MS.

Jeanette was a respected factory supervisor who dedicated many years to the former Framed Picture Enterprise of Batesville, MS, from which she retired. Her work ethic and leadership not only contributed to the success of the local business but also earned her the admiration of her colleagues and peers.

Beyond her professional achievements, Jeanette was a devoted mother and sister and was cherished by her family. She leaves behind her beloved sons, Jerry Marvin Ware, Sr. and Mike Ware (Shell), both of Batesville, MS. Jeanette is also survived by her dear sister, Shirley Ann Moore, and brothers, Robert L. “Rabbit” Bryant (Sherry) of Batesville, MS, James Earl Bryant (Carol Ann) of Marks, MS, and David Bryant (Sharon) of Pelahatchie, MS. Additionally, she is remembered fondly by her daughter-in-love, Sholly Ware, as well as her six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren, who will carry her legacy forward in their hearts.

Jeanette shared a deep bond with her family that flourished throughout her life. She faced the loss of her husband, Floyd E. Ware, as well as her sons, Donald and Ricky Ware, and these losses shaped her character, emphasizing her strength and resilience. Jeanette was preceded in death by her parents, James Henry and Annie Lavine West Bryant, and brothers, Henry and Mack Bryant, along with daughters-in-law Janet and Mary Lois Ware, who contributed to the fabric of her family's story.

In her leisure, Jeanette found joy in simple pleasures, often indulging in the serene activities of bird and squirrel watching. She also had a profound love for flowers, each bloom reminding her of life's beauty and fragility.

Jeanette Bryant Ware’s light touched many and her spirit will continue to shine through the lives she has influenced. She will be greatly missed but never forgotten.