Patsy Joanne Bryant
Patsy Joanne Bryant, 87, of Lynchburg, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at Runk & Pratt Assisted Living.
Born in Amherst County on January 20, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Hilary Bryant and Mary Burley Bryant. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Kay Frances Bryant Cyrus.
Patsy is survived by her three children, Dale Mills, Sharon Speas (Mark), and David Mills; six grandchildren, Carson Mills, Cole Millner (Camryn), Jessica Speas Watson (Ron), Brandi Walker, Jannelle Carter and Mike Mills (Courtney); nine great-grandchildren; and her sister, Donna Harris Kitusky (Bill).
Patsy was a woman of determination and lifelong learning. While working and raising her family, she attended college, demonstrating the perseverance and strong work ethic that would define her life. She enjoyed a successful career in purchasing, serving for nearly 20 years as a buyer with Babcock & Wilcox. Following her retirement, she continued to share her knowledge and experience as a buyer for Delta Star. She was a Lifetime Member of the National Association of Purchasing and held a Purchasing Management Certification.
Beyond her career, Patsy embraced life with enthusiasm and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She was an active member of the Fort Hill Women's Club, loved playing bridge, and treasured the friendships she made through the Red Hat Society. She especially enjoyed traveling with her family and creating lasting memories together. Her faith was an important part of her life, and she was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Monroe.
A service celebrating Patsy's life and faith will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, July 20, 2026, at Whitten Monelison Chapel. Interment will follow at Fort Hill Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
The family would like to gratefully acknowledge all of her caregivers and the staff at Runk & Pratt especially Carolyn and Alice.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church of Monroe.
