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DORIS MORRIS BRYANT

Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - Friday, March 7, 2003 

Doris Morris Bryant, 75, departed this life March 6, 2003, after a long and courageous battle against a painful neurological disease. Above all else, she was a devoted a loving mother to her children. 

Mrs. Bryant was born and raised in Wakefield, but made her home, and raised her family in Courtland . A graduate of Wakefield High School, she retired after 15 years in medical records and billing at Southampton Memorial Hospital. Doris had been a member of Courtland United Methodist Church since 1946. In addition to her many wonderful talents, she was an accomplished seamstress. 

Mrs. Bryant is survived by a daughter, Carol Bryant Biggers and husband, James of Richmond; a son, Mills Robert "Robbie" Bryant III; three grandchildren, Maria Biggers, Chris Biggers and Amy Zona; a great-grandson, Duncan Zona; a brother, Dennis E. Morris of Wakefield; a sister-in-law, Elizabeth O. Morris; an aunt; two uncles; and a large and supportive family of in-laws and cousins. She was predeceased by her husband, Mills Robert Bryant Jr.; her sister, Jane M. Frith; and her brother, Garland C. Morris. 

A funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday in the chapel of Courtland United Methodist Church by the Rev. Kay Barstow Gentry. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery . The family will receive friends today from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Wright Funeral Home, Franklin. Memorials may be made to Courtland United Methodist Church, 22416 Main St., Courtland , VA 23837. 
Edition: FINAL
Section: LOCAL
Page: B9


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––– Narrative Summary of the Obituary –––

Doris Morris Bryant, 75, of Courtland, died 6 Mar 2003 after a long neurological illness. Born in Wakefield, she worked 15 years in medical records and billing at Southampton Memorial Hospital and was a longtime member of Courtland United Methodist Church.

A funeral was conducted 8 Mar 2003 at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Courtland United Methodist Church by the Rev. Kay Barstow Gentry. Burial followed in Riverside Cemetery.

––– Transcript –––

DORIS MORRIS BRYANT

Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - Friday, March 7, 2003

Doris Morris Bryant, 75, departed this life March 6, 2003, after a long and courageous battle against a painful neurological disease. Above all else, she was a devoted a loving mother to her children.

Mrs. Bryant was born and raised in Wakefield, but made her home, and raised her family in Courtland. A graduate of Wakefield High School, she retired after 15 years in medical records and billing at Southampton Memorial Hospital. Doris had been a member of Courtland United Methodist Church since 1946. In addition to her many wonderful talents, she was an accomplished seamstress.

Mrs. Bryant is survived by a daughter, Carol Bryant Biggers and husband, James of Richmond; a son, Mills Robert "Robbie" Bryant III; three grandchildren, Maria Biggers, Chris Biggers and Amy Zona; a great-grandson, Duncan Zona; a brother, Dennis E. Morris of Wakefield; a sister-in-law, Elizabeth O. Morris; an aunt; two uncles; and a large and supportive family of in-laws and cousins. She was predeceased by her husband, Mills Robert Bryant Jr.; her sister, Jane M. Frith; and her brother, Garland C. Morris.

A funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday [8 Mar 2003] in the chapel of Courtland United Methodist Church by the Rev. Kay Barstow Gentry. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery. The family will receive friends today [7 Mar 2003] from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Wright Funeral Home, Franklin. Memorials may be made to Courtland United Methodist Church, 22416 Main St., Courtland, VA 23837.

––– Vital Statistics –––

|-----------------------------------------------|
| Field | Value                                 |
|-------|---------------------------------------|
| Name  | Doris Morris Bryant                   |
| Age   | 75                                    |
| Birth | 1928 (estimated); Wakefield, Virginia |
| Death | 6 Mar 2003                            |
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––– Table of Relationships –––

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| Name                             | Relationship          | Residence           |
|----------------------------------|-----------------------|---------------------|
| Doris Morris Bryant              | Decedent              | Courtland, Virginia |
| Mills Robert Bryant Jr.          | Husband (predeceased) | Unknown             |
| Dennis E. Morris                 | Brother               | Wakefield, Virginia |
| Jane M. Frith                    | Sister (predeceased)  | Unknown             |
| Garland C. Morris                | Brother (predeceased) | Unknown             |
| Carol Bryant Biggers             | Daughter              | Richmond, Virginia  |
| James Biggers                    | Son-in-law            | Richmond, Virginia  |
| Mills Robert "Robbie" Bryant III | Son                   | Unknown             |
| Maria Biggers                    | Grandchild            | Unknown             |
| Chris Biggers                    | Grandchild            | Unknown             |
| Amy Zona                         | Grandchild            | Unknown             |
| Duncan Zona                      | Great-grandson        | Unknown             |
| Elizabeth O. Morris              | Sister-in-law         | Unknown             |
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––– Publication Details –––

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| Field    | Value                |
|----------|----------------------|
| Location | Norfolk, VA          |
| Name     | Virginian-Pilot, The |
| Date     | 7 Mar 2003           |
| Edition  | FINAL                |
| Section  | LOCAL                |
| Page     | B9                   |
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––– Other Relevant Information –––

• Born and raised in Wakefield, Virginia.
• Lived and raised her family in Courtland, Virginia.
• Graduate of Wakefield High School.
• Worked 15 years in medical records and billing at Southampton Memorial Hospital.
• Member of Courtland United Methodist Church since 1946.
• Skilled seamstress.
• Birth name was Doris Morris.

		
[See also:
www.findagrave.com/memorial/33691203/doris-eloise-bryant
https://sites.rootsweb.com/~vaschs/cemetery/southampton/Riverside.pdf
www.findagrave.com/cemetery/874828/riverside-cemetery
]


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