Alice Leota Edwards Bryant
Mar. 20, 1939 – Jan. 08, 2022
Alice Leota Edwards Bryant, 82, of Richmond, VA, passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in Greenville, NC, to Lennie Wardell and Dorothy Tyson Edwards, who predeceased her. She attended St. Mary’s Junior College in Raleigh and graduated from East Carolina University. After college, she taught math at Rose High School in Greenville, NC, Princess Anne High School in Virginia Beach, VA, and Thomas Harrison Middle School in Harrisonburg, VA. She retired from teaching in 1996 and later worked for the 2000 Census. Everywhere she lived, she was an active church member, attending Haygood United Methodist Church in Virginia Beach, VA, Bridgewater United Methodist Church in Bridgewater, VA, and Shady Grove United Methodist Church in Short Pump, VA. After living in Greenville, NC, Virginia Beach and the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, she settled at Cedarfield Retirement Community in Richmond, VA. She traveled throughout the United States and Europe, enjoyed playing bridge, made beautiful quilts, volunteered at church and with the Girl Scouts, read voraciously, and adored her grandchildren.
For 46 happy years, she was married to Sherrill Miller Bryant, who predeceased her. She is survived by her two daughters, Dorothy (Dottie) B. Chilton and husband, Gil of Richmond, VA, and Susan B. Schuffenhauer and husband, Glenn of Decatur, GA; a daughter-in-law, Constanza Bryant of Bradenton Beach, FL; two brothers, Robert L. Edwards and wife Kathryn, of Winston-Salem, NC, and Raymond W. Edwards and wife Allyson, of Greenville, NC; sisters-in-law Gaye Bryant of Goldsboro, NC, and Juanita Bryant of Raleigh, NC; six grandchildren, Catherine, Matthew, and Sarah Chilton and Anna, Carson, and Rhoen Schuffenhauer; many beloved nieces and nephews; and high school sweetheart and golden years boyfriend Tom “Nick” Nichols. She was preceded in death by her son, Hugh Wardell Bryant; sisters-in-law Ruth B. Spainhour, Irene B. Stinson, Ann B. Shaw, Roselyn B. Smith; and brothers-in-law Frank Bryant and Herb Bryant.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, Feb. 26th at 2:00pm at Shady Grove UMC (Short Pump) 4825 Pouncey Tract Rd, Glen Allen VA 23059. Friends and family are welcome to attend reception after service in the Fellowship Hall.
Memorials may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) (Click here to donate to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, JDRF)
or mail a check to: JDRF Georgia and South Carolina Chapter, 3525 Piedmont Road N.E., Building 5, Suite 120, Atlanta, Georgia 30305
Alice was a delight to know and work with at Thomas Harrison Middle School. She was a welcoming, wise and wonderful teacher and team mate. May her memory be for a blessing.
Alice was our neighbor for many years when she lived in Bridgewater. She was a great neighbor. So sorry to the family for their loss.
What a wonderful teacher, mentor and person. Alice was a valuable part to the staff at Thomas Harrison. Sorry for the families loss.
To the Family of Mrs. Alice Bryant; I am so very sorry for your loss.
One of the sweetest ladies ever. I can hear
That beautiful southern North Carolina accent, laughing
and saying Susan!! I am sure it has been a difficult
Time for the family. I hope that you find peace knowing
that she is with Mr. Bryant and Hugh.
Dear Susan, Dottie and Family,
I’m so sorry for the passing of your Mom. I remember her coming to the tennis courts to watch you play tennis. Despite the weather or the competition she was there to cheer you on. That’s what love looks like! Your parents opened your home to have the team over for a fun fulfilled meal /gathering. I have fond memories of your dear mom. Blessing to you during this difficult time.
To the Bryant family,
I was saddened to read of the passing of your Mother. She was a wonderful neighbor on Dogwood Dr. In Bridgewater.
She was a very special Lady. I’m glad she was in Richmond where you could see her more often!
My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
My Deepest Sympathy,
Sandy Benner Shomo
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Dearest Dottie and families: Sorry to hear about the loss of your mother and grandmother. May our Resurrection Lord Jesus Christ rest her soul. Comfort to you, families, friends, and well-wishers. Amen. Now, she lives in your memories. May her memories sustain her remembrance. Blessings grace joy hope. Amen
Dear Susan and Dottie, my heart goes out to you. I remember your mom as a fun, vivacious Southern lady with the absolute sweetest accent. She loved you all so much and was so wonderful to be around. She and your Dad were absolutely perfect together. I wish I had had a chance to see her before she left us. Lots of love, Mana Amir
Dottie, Susan and families,
Your Mom was one if a KIND- kind in every respect. She always welcomed us into her home and often shared laughs with us. I knew I loved this family when, on my first visit to their home, they set me up with the “broken” chair at the dinner table and proceeded to act shocked when the chair’s seat fell off when I pulled it from the table! I will miss her smile and sweet southern accent Love to you all.
I grew up with your mom. She lived in the house directly behind mine. We walked to school together, played together and were best friends. We spent many nights together at my house, her house and Honey’s house in the country. I treasure all of my memories of her and her family. Love to all of you. I am so sorry for your loss.