** Narrative Summary of the Obituary** Retta B. Bryant died on 4 Dec 1923 at the age of 42. She was born on 20 Jul 1881 in Boykins, Southampton County, Virginia. She was survived by her husband, son, two sisters, and several nieces and nephews. --- ** Narrative Summary of Funeral Services** The funeral service for Retta B. Bryant was conducted by her pastor, Rev. J.L. Carrick. She was laid to rest in the family plot in Beechwood Cemetery on 7 Dec 1923 in Franklin, Virginia. --- **Transcript of the Edited Obituary** Retta B. Bryant 20 July 1881 - 4 December 1923 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RETTA B. BRYANT After an illness of six weeks, Mrs. Lewis W. Bryant died at Lakeview Hospital, Suffolk, on 3 December at the age of 42. Mrs. Bryant suffered first from an attack of bronchial pneumonia, from which she seemed to recover for a short while, when her condition changed for the worse, and the end came after she had been at Lakeview Hospital for about ten days for treatment. Mrs. Bryant was born and raised in this community, being a faithful member of the Boykins Methodist Church until about six years ago, when she joined the Boykins Baptist Church, and was a loyal member until her health failed. She was an active member of the T.E.L. Class in her church, always ready to discharge her duty in its every activity. Her pastor, Rev. J.L. Carrick, conducted the funeral service from the Baptist Church. The body was laid to rest in the family plot in Beechwood Cemetery, with a large number of friends and relatives present. She is survived by her husband; one son, Ernest; two sisters, Mrs. Willie C. Bryant and Mrs. Edith Bowers; besides seven nieces and nephews and other relatives. The sympathy of the people goes out to the bereaved family and especially to the husband in his affliction. Franklin, VA The Tidewater News 7 December 1923 p. 8 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Birth: 20 July 1881 - Boykins, Southampton County, Virginia, USA] [Death: 4 December 1923 - Suffolk, Nansemond County, Virginia, USA] [Publication Date: 7 December 1923] [Today: 7 December 1923] --- ** Vital Statistics Summary** | Name | Age | Birth | Death | |----------------------|-------------|----------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------| | Retta B. Bryant | 42 years | 20 July 1881; Boykins, Southampton County, Virginia, USA | 4 December 1923; Suffolk, Nansemond County, Virginia, USA | --- ** Table of Relationships** | Name | Relationship | Place of Residence | |----------------------------|-------------------------|--------------------| | Retta B. Bryant | Decedent | Franklin, VA | | Lewis W. Bryant | Husband | Franklin, VA | | Ernest | Son | Franklin, VA | | Mrs. Willie C. Bryant | Sister | Unknown | | Mrs. Edith Bowers | Sister | Unknown | | Seven nieces and nephews | Nieces and Nephews | Unknown | | Other relatives | Relatives | Unknown | --- ** Publication Details** | Detail | Information | |-------------------------|--------------------| | Publication Date | 7 December 1923 | | Published In | The Tidewater News | | Page | p. 8 | --- ** Other Relevant Information** - Retta B. Bryant suffered from bronchial pneumonia before her death. - She was a member of both the Boykins Methodist Church and Boykins Baptist Church. - The funeral service was conducted by Rev. J.L. Carrick. - She was laid to rest in Beechwood Cemetery. - The community expressed sympathy towards her family during their loss.