Susan Haslauer Bryant, age 80, of East Prairie, was born June 13, 1942, at Cairo, Illinois to the late William H. and Margaret B. Haslauer, and died June 19, 2022, at Sikeston, Missouri.

On July 12, 1961, she married Jonjo Bryant, who preceded her in death April 25, 2017.

Surviving are her children, Jon Scott (Donna) Bryant of East Prairie; Jill Bryant (Jeff) Gage of Commerce, MO and Kristin Bryant (Michael) Patel of St. Croix, VI; three grandchildren, Bryant Gage, Britt Gage and Madeline Bryant; two great granddaughters, Raelynn Gage and Margaret "Maggie" Baker; two sisters, Sally (Dan) O'Brien of Hilton Head, SC and Claudia (Ray) Herzog of Scottsdale, AZ.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Janet Bryant.

Susan was a former member of the Southern Foundation, the Molly French Garden Club, the Mississippi County Library Board and the board of the Cairo Public Library.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. until the funeral hour at 4:00 p.m., Sunday, June 26, 2022, at the McMikle Funeral Home in Charleston.  Martin Lucas will officiate.  Eulogies will be offered by Denise Dick Higginbotham, Haley Bryant and Sean O'Brien.

Music will be provided by Marlys Davis Smith and Terry A. Parker.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the:

Cairo Public Library, 1609 Washington Ave., Cairo, IL 62914

or to Mississippi County Library District, 105 East Marshall Street, Charleston, MO 63834

For many years, Susan lovingly made "The Mustard" for friends.

Her last gift is this recipe- It is best when you share a jar-

1. Mix 2 cups Colman's dry mustard (only Colman's will do!) with 2 cups apple cider vinegar- refrigerate overnight.
2. The next day, add 4 egg yolks and 2 cups sugar
3. Mix well and cook over a double boiler for 1.5 to 2 hours (stirring often)
4. Pack in canning jars-it will yield 4 one-half pint jars.