Franceal Bryant was born on October 15, 1918, to Thomas and Rilla Madison, in Wichita, Kansas. She was one of thirteen children; eight brothers and four sisters. Her early childhood was spent in Coyle, Oklahoma, in Logan County. She worked with airplane parts at an air force base. She also took on the duties of being a homemaker. She faithfully served the Lord and was very active at The Bread of Life Church of God in Christ of Dallas, Texas. She is preceded in her death by her mother, father, eight brothers, four sisters and her son Lee Arthur Taylor Sr. She was married to Carl V. Bryant, where they resided in Dallas, Texas. Franceal was affectionately called mother by many.She mentored many adopted daughters in her church as well as the community. Franceal had a giving spirit, and donated to many missions and charities. She loved sharing her family history, and one of her favorite stories was her rescuing her brother Van as a baby from a fire. She leaves to cherish her memory, her brother; Adral Madison, two grandchildren; Tomeka Taylor and Lee Arthur Taylor,III, two great grandchildren; Karon Willis and Lee Ann Taylor, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.