Ellen Bryant Johnson Obituary

Ellen Bryant Johnson of Prestonsburg, Kentucky passed away on October 16, 2026. Ellen, born on August 1, 1933, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Ellen Bryant Johnson or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

She was predeceased by: her parents, John Collins and Annie Lambert Collins; her husbands, Albert Johnson and Benjamin Bryant; her daughters, Esteggie Gilliam, Mary Alice Bryant and Kelsie Bryant; and her siblings, Robert Collins, Junior Collins, Diane Tomblin and Daisy Hylton.

She is survived by: her children, Vernon Bryant of Banner and Esta Donaldson of Pikeville, Kentucky; and her grandchildren, Tiesha, Audrey, Sylvia, Crystal, Celia (Renee), Heather, Brandon, Rose, Amy, Kayla and Alex. She is also survived by Great Grandchildren & Great Great Grandchildren.

Visitation was held on Saturday, October 17th 2026 from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM and on Sunday, October 18th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM at the Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home - Martin (7 Clinic Dr, Martin, KY 41649). A funeral service was held on Monday, October 19th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the same location.