Ann Bryant, 84, of Creston, died Monday, January 23, 2023, at the Mercy One Medical Center in Des Moines. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10:30 A.M. Saturday January 28, 2023, at the Powers Funeral Home 601 New York Avenue in Creston. Pastor Jodi Rushing will officiate. Burial will be at Graceland Cemetery in Creston. Open visitation will be 3 to 7 p.m. Friday, with family receiving friends 5:30 to 7 Friday at the Powers Funeral Home. Memorials can be directed to the United Methodist Church of Creston, Creston Community Schools, or Creston Care Initiatives. Online condolences can be given at www.powersfh.com.

Johanna Nancy “Ann” Bryant was born March 4, 1938 in Creston, Iowa to Jesse and Mary Hall. After graduating from Creston High School in 1956, she worked as an operator for General Telephone in Creston. Ann will be remembered most as a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was also a cherished friend to many.

She married Jim D. Bryant, on May 18, 1959. She then enjoyed many years at home, ensuring a wonderful childhood and life for her family. She excelled at gardening, sewing, and cooking, and was known for her homemade pies, salsa, and doughnuts. Ann enjoyed traveling, helping others, attending elementary and high school sporting events, and could be counted on to make noodles, salads, and/or desserts for the Methodist Church.

Her creativity and floral design talents were revealed when she started working at Kelly’s Flowers Shop in Creston in the 1970’s. Ann and Jim later purchased and operated the business until their retirement in 1990. During that time, Ann became a Master FTD Designer. After retirement, she continued to share her talents part-time, at the Garden Gate Greenhouse, Nelda’s Greenhouse, and Hy-Vee Floral.

Ann is survived by Jim, her husband of 63 years, daughter Peggy Rogers (son in-law Ty), daughter Connie Bryant (fiancé Del), daughter Debbie Somers (son in-law Matt) and son T.J. Bryant (daughter in-law Jennifer). Missing her also will be her 11 grandchildren: Bailey Schwarck (spouse Austin), Alex Rogers, Sydney Rogers (fiancé Drew), Bryant Dippel, Austin Dippel, Carter Dippel, Kainen Somers, Camryn Somers, Kyle Somers, Paisley Bryant, Katrina Bryant and great-grandchildren Ivory, Everly, and Presley Schwarck.

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