Rebecca "Becky" Bryant

ebecca “Becky” Tinnell Bryant, 91, of David’s Creek Lane, Appomattox, passed away Friday, October 29, 2021, at Appomattox Health and Rehab. She was the loving wife of the late Lloyd Marie Bryant for 70 years.

Becky was born in Appomattox County, September 22,1930. She was a daughter of the late Rosa Melvin Johnson and Charles Henry Tinnell. Becky was a member of New Hope Baptist Church where she served on the hospitality committee for many years. She worked for Appomattox Garment Factory and loved quilting. Becky’s most treasured role was being Nanny and Granny to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She is survived by her four children, Linda B. Mayo, Danny R. Bryant and wife, Rebecca, Tommy Bryant and wife, Shelly and Rodney Bryant and wife, Michelle; five grandchildren, Tanya Cummings and husband, Brad, Andi Bryant, Jeremy Bryant and wife, Toni, Lindsay Bryant and Tim Pinelli, Hannah Bryant-Harvey and husband, Corey; ten great-grandchildren, Blake, Kennon, Blakely, Sahara, Tristan, Colt, Brylan, Elisa, Tilley and Claire; daughter-in-law, Mary Bryant; two brothers, Ryland Tinnell and wife, Mary and C.H. Tinnell; one sister, Mary Martin; sister-in-Law Dale Bryant; numerous nieces and nephews with special thanks to her nieces, Jean Brown and Alice Faye Burks and husband, James; and special family friends Cathy Bates and Beverly Davidson.

She preceded in death by her sister, Doris Franklin; and a son-in-law, W.T. Mayo.

A funeral service will be held 3 p.m., Monday, November 1, 2021, at New Hope Baptist Church with Rev. Ron Moore officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.

Those wishing to make memorial contributions please consider, Appomattox Volunteer Rescue Squad, PO Box 57, Appomattox, VA 24522 or New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 6227 Old Courthouse Road, Appomattox, VA 24522.

The family extends their gratitude to Diann Pickett, Centra Hospice, Blessings of Hope Companion Service, and Appomattox Health and Rehab.