Jesse Louise Bryant, 89, of Fort Branch, IN passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2005 at the Owensville Manor.

She was born on July 2, 1915 in Arkansas to the late Jessie and Pearl (Schaeffer) Houchins.

Besides her parents, she is also preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Harold O. Bryant, who passed away on Oct. 17th, 2004.

Louise was a member of the Fort Branch First United Methodist Church.

She is survived by 4 children, Merle Bryant of Princeton, IN, Janette Johnson of Owensville, IN, Jim Bryant of Haubstadt, IN, and Tim Bryant of Noblesville, IN; 8 grandchildren; 2 step grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; and 6 step great grandchildren.

Services for Louise will be on Wednesday, June 8th, 2005 at 10:00 A.M. at the Fort Branch First United Methodist Church in Fort Branch.

Friends may call for visitation on Tuesday, June 7th, from 4:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Reverend Jeff Reed will officiate. Burial will be in Walnut Hill Cemetery in Fort Branch, IN.