Billie J. Bryant Grantham Layne

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Visitation Schedule
Roller-Owens Funeral Home
5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd
North Little Rock, AR  72116
Thursday, May 5, 2016
5-7 PM
Service Schedule
Gardner Memorial United Methodist Church
1723 N. Schaer
North Little Rock, AR  72118
Friday, May 6, 2016
10 AM
Cemetery
Arkansas Memorial Gardens
8507 Old Jacksonville Hwy.161
North Little Rock, AR  72116
Memorial Contributions
Gardner Memorial United Methodist Church
1723 N. Schaer St.
North Little Rock, AR  72118
Billie J. Bryant Grantham Layne

of North Little Rock, AR

September 6, 1930 - May 2, 2016

Billie J. Bryant Grantham Layne passed away on May 2, 2016. She was born September 6, 1930 to Edward Jake and Edith Roberta Gentry Bryant. Her mother passed away when she was four months old, and she was raised by her late aunt and uncle, Minnie Elizabeth Gentry Wright and Joseph Almer Wright.

She is predeceased by Silas Grantham, her husband of 46 years and Buck Layne, husband of seven years. She is also preceded in death by one sister, Prudie ''Sissy'' Wright Taylor; and two brothers: Reagan L. and Orville H. Wright.

She is survived by one brother, Joe A. Wright; one son, Daniel E. Grantham (Janie) from Benton; one daughter, Karen J. Healey (David) from Vilonia; three grandchildren: Michelle Grantham Sowell (Donny) from Bryant, Jennifer Grantham Willis (Damon) from Benton; Bryant Lytle (Erin) from Little Rock; four great-grandchildren; and two more on the way. She is also survived by her companion and friend, Bob Buchanan.

Billie grew up in North Little Rock and graduated from NLR High School in 1948. She was a member of the Gardner Memorial United Methodist Church in North Little Rock and was a member of Crusaders Sunday School class. She retired from Worthen Bank in 1985. She was a wonderful mother to her children and ''Nana'' to her grandchildren. She enjoyed cooking, playing cards, and traveling.

Funeral Service will be held 10 AM, Friday May 6, 2016 at Gardner Memorial United Methodist Church, 1723 Schaer St., North Little Rock, AR 72114. Dr. Candace Barron will officiate. Visitation will be from 5-7PM, Thursday, May 5th at Roller-Owens Funeral Home, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd, North Little Rock, AR 72116 501-791-7400. Interment will follow at Arkansas Memorial Gardens.

Memorials may be made to Gardner Memorial United Methodist Church.

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Pat Smith Davis
North Little Rock, AR
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Thursday, May 5, 2016

As a long-time friend and former classmate of Billie, and as a representative of the 1948 Senior Class of NLR High School, I would like to offer our heartfelt love and sympathy to all the family. She attended the last function the class of 1948 had in December 2015 and we will never forget her and the way she helped in all reunions.

Sherry Hopkins "Tharp"
Mabelvale, AR
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Thursday, May 5, 2016

Karen, I am so sorry for the loss of your mom. I still remember how nice she was whenever I was at your house when we were kids. I will keep you in my prayers.
Sherry

Michelle Shroff Shuffield
Mayflower, AR
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Wednesday, May 4, 2016

I am so sorry for your loss. Billie and Silas were good friends with my parents, Russell and Edith Shroff, many, many years ago. I remember them well from when all the couples got together. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.