Bryant- Bettye Jean Tankersley, 89, formerly of Jonesboro, passed away, Monday, August 26, 2013. She was born December 5, 1923 in Jonesboro to the late Greif and Mary Cox Canada. Mrs. Tankersley retired from Southwestern Bell. She enjoyed family, ASU football and basketball games. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church. She is survived by her son, Ricky Tankersley of Bryant; a grandson and his wife, Griffen and Jennie Tankersley of Byant; a great-grandson, Brodie Tankersley; a very special cousin, Mary Pat Ramone of Jonesboro; two cousins and their wives, Jim and Rocky Broadway of California and Scottie and Suzanne Broadway of Florida. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Tankersley; a sister, Johnnie Marie Broadway A graveside service will be 11:00 am, Sunday, September 1, 2013 at Oaklawn Cemetery under the direction of Gregg-Langford Bookout Funeral Home. There will be no visitation.