Judith Lynne Bryan Titsworth

Judith Lynne Bryan Titsworth, 82, of Pottsville, Arkansas, formerly of Fort Smith, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville.

Judy was born July 3, 1944, to John "Jack" Harrison Bryan and Hilda Florene Crisman Bryan. She lived the majority of her life in Fort Smith and was active in many community and civic organizations, including the Fort Smith Jaycee-ettes. She attended Fort Smith High School (now Northside) and Westark Community College.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her four sisters, Margaret Jo Proctor, Shirley Ann Shumate, Candi Sue Russell, and Rebecca Jane Jeffers; and her nephew, Rick Erke.

Survivors include her daughter, Jennifer Lynne Hull of Dardanelle; her son, Bryan Lee (Holly) of Dallas, Texas; grandsons Caleb and Caden Hull of Pottsville and William of Dallas; granddaughter Chelsea of Dallas; three nieces, Kerri (Jordan), Stephanie, and Deborah; four nephews, T.J. (Karen), Russell, Scott, and John; and numerous great-nieces and great-nephews.

Judy enjoyed a distinguished career in real estate development, construction, and property management. After beginning her career with Jimmie Taylor Realty and then at First Federal Bank, she joined ERC Properties, Inc., where she helped establish the property management division and held numerous executive leadership positions. Her responsibilities included overseeing more than 10,000 apartment units across nine states.

Widely respected throughout the housing industry, Judy served as president of several state Rural Housing Associations and the Arkansas Chapter of the Institute of Real Estate Management. In 2002, Governor Mike Huckabee appointed her to the Arkansas Fair Housing Commission. She later served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Rausch Coleman Development Group, Inc.

Beyond her professional accomplishments, Judy was known for her strength, determination, generous heart, wonderful sense of humor, and ability to make everyone feel important. She loved telling stories, sharing her opinions, traveling, reading, music, and spending time with family and friends. Her home in Fort Smith was the gathering place for countless holidays and celebrations, where she delighted in creating traditions and memories that will be treasured for generations.

Judy was a devoted mother and grandmother, a fiercely loyal friend, and a woman who knew what she wanted and usually found a way to make it happen. Even through life's greatest challenges, her remarkable strength and spirit endured.

To her daughter, Judy was a hero, a shining light, and an unwavering source of strength. Her legacy lives on through the values she instilled, the love she shared, and the laughter and adventures she inspired. She will forever be remembered in yellow roses, familiar Willie Nelson, Elvis Presley, Dean Martin, Ray Charles (and many other artists) songs, cherished family traditions, and the countless lives she touched.

Judy was a member of Community Bible Church in Fort Smith and later attended Pottsville Baptist Church.

A memorial and visitation service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at Cornwell Chapel.

Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home and River Valley Cremations in Dardanelle. Online Guest Book and Condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com