Ollie "Blackie" Stegall Bryan Wharton received her eternal wings on March 28, 2020. Blackie was born September 14, 1930 in Sacul Texas to Robert and Roxie Stegall. Blackie moved to Dallas and began working downtown for American Life Insurance Co. She then met Howard "Red" Bryan. They married July 21, 1949. After 49 years of marriage she lost the love of her life.
Blackie loved children. She was a member and worked at Ferguson Rd Baptist Church Daycare for many many years. Blackie also kept children at her home while raising her girls. Blackie loved gardening of flowers and fruits and vegetables. She was always busy in the yard. Blackie and Red loved to go dancing and were a whirl on the floor. She also enjoyed playing slot machines, browsing thrift shops, and going out to eat. Blackie loved her family and especially enjoyed holidays shared with them. Cooking and baking were her specialities.
Her memory will be cherished by three daughters Rhonda Darley husband Lonnie, Brenda Kaddatz husband Alvin, and Jennifer Bryan. Seven grandsons Stephen, Jacob, Travis, David, Brian, Sean , Preston, one granddaughter, Danielle, and seven great grandchildren.
Many nieces and nephews and many friends.
Preceded in death are her parents, four sisters, two brothers and her husband of Howard Bryan.
Memorials to Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, 2222 Welbern St., Dallas, Texas 75219
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