(TheProudRepublic.com) – BREAKING NEWS: Christian patriot and ‘Save Our Children’ campaign leader Anita Bryant has passed away at the age of 84, leaving both an entertainment and political legacy that demands scrutiny.
The former beauty queen and pop singer died in mid-December in Edmond, Oklahoma, surrounded by family.
Bryant’s journey from entertainment icon to crusader for family values exemplifies the courage needed to protect America’s moral fabric.
Rising to fame in the 1960s with hits like “Paper Roses,” she later became the face of Florida oranges, championing wholesome American breakfasts.
Her catchphrase, “Breakfast without orange juice is like a day without sunshine,” resonated with millions of households.
In the late 1970s, Bryant took a bold stand against the encroaching gay rights movement. She led the “Save Our Children” campaign to repeal a Miami-Dade County ordinance that sought to normalize homosexuality.
Her unwavering commitment to Biblical principles made her a hero to religious conservatives but a target for liberal elites.
Bryant’s courage came at a personal cost. The entertainment industry, dominated by left-wing ideologues, turned its back on her.
The Florida Citrus Commission did not renew her contract in 1980, bowing to pressure from the liberal mob.
Yet, she remained steadfast in her beliefs, continuing to perform in conservative strongholds like Branson, Missouri, and Nashville, Tennessee.
Despite facing intense backlash, Bryant’s advocacy extended beyond Florida. She supported California’s Briggs Initiative, which sought to protect schoolchildren from exposure to pro-gay rhetoric by public school employees.
Moreover, her personal life reflected her commitment to family values. After divorcing her first husband in 1980, she remarried to Charlie Hobson Dry in 1990.
In her later years, Bryant returned to her roots in Oklahoma, focusing on writing inspirational books and founding Anita Bryant Ministries International.
Her dedication to spreading the Gospel never wavered, even as the culture around her became increasingly hostile to traditional Christian values.
“May Anita’s memory and her faith in eternal life through Christ comfort all who embraced her,” the family said in an obituary placed in the local paper, The Oklahoman.
Anita Bryant’s life inspires those who continue to fight for traditional values in an increasingly secular world.
Survived by her children, stepdaughters, and grandchildren, her legacy remains polarizing.
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