Elaine “Sister” Bryan passed away in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at the age of 83 on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, after a lengthy illness. Elaine was born on June 26, 1941, in Hodge LA, where she grew up with her large family of loving brothers and sisters. She was a resident of Baton Rouge and French Settlement and an honorary resident of Grand Isle. She loved going fishing every weekend and staying at her camp more than anything in the world. She worked for Bechtel and Industrial Controls and Louisiana Electric Coil. She is preceded in death by her ex-husband, Clyde Lee Wheat Jr, her parents Helen Pullen Bryan and Dutch Bryan, and her siblings John Bryan, Don Bryan, Rodger Bryan, and Linda Butler. Elaine is survived by her sons, Scott Wheat (Dedra), Jason Wheat, and daughter Lea Ann Terrebonne (Kerry); grandchildren Erica Poinson (Shane), Olivia Wheat, Josh and Justin Murphy; great-grand children Sidney and Emery Poinson, Bray Corley, Anslee, Cooper, and Greyson Murphy, and Brynlee Carpenter. She is also survived by siblings Ronnie Bryan (Betty), Rose Mary Spangler (Charles), Karen Emerson (Bobby), Krista Bryan, Joey Bryan (Cherrise), and Jeffrey Bryan (Cindy); her step-children Debbie Harrod, Dwight Wheat, Darlene Wesley, DeLila Sanders, Diane Keigley and by a host of nieces and nephews. A memorial visitation will be held at Seale Funeral Home, Denham Springs on Friday, October 4, 2024 from 5:00pm until 7:00pm. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Katie Thacker, Kerri McIlvenna, chaplain Ernie Vocke, Melissa Venet, Jade Delaney, and Martha Webb with Life Source Hospice and the staff at The Guest House and nurses Kayla Sherman and Retha Jackson. Please sign the online guestbook at www.sealefuneral.com
7 comments
Norma Lea Erwin
October 3, 2024 at 11:03 pm
My precious friend forever. My heart is broken. We have been friends for over 40 years and have made soooo many memories. We had great times in New York, and left our mark. We gave laughed together and cried, and laughed some more. Thank you for being a friend indeed. Until we meet again in heaven, where we can run the roads again and get in trouble, know you are forever my heart. You are The Best!! All my love 💕
Linda Durden Mott
October 3, 2024 at 10:31 am
Jason, Scott and Lee Ann
You all are in our thoughts and prayers. Elaine and I had some great times when we lived in Baton Rouge.
She will be missed by everyone that knew her.
Love and prayers
Linda Durden Mott
Angie Stephens Minvielle
October 3, 2024 at 1:51 am
You were me and Scott’s room mother you were our carpool you were our chaperone on our kindergarten field trips..,,,the best in every aspect of it all. Rest easy enjoy your eternal peace you so deserve ❤️❤️❤️
Tinsley and Brynlee Carpenter
October 2, 2024 at 9:34 pm
Semding My condolences amd prayers to the family.
Samantha ( Roache) Puckett
October 2, 2024 at 6:15 pm
Momma Elaine you will be sadly missed. We know you are in a better place now and in the promise land! Keep smiling that beautiful smile! Scott, Jason and Lea Ann you guys are in my thought and prayers. Love you guys!
Raynell Smith
October 2, 2024 at 4:36 pm
On behalf of the entire staff at Life Source Hospice, please accept our condolences on the loss of your loved one. Our hearts are moved with compassion for you and your family. May the peace and comfort of God be with you all during this time of bereavement.
Pastor Ray Smith, Bereavement Coordinator
Peggy J Verberne
October 2, 2024 at 3:58 pm
Prayers for the family, especially Lea Ann and Kerry. That smile of hers is the thing I remember most. Love both of you as my own. Sorry I am out of town, will be in touch when I return… Peggy J Verberne