Obituary of EVELYN ANN BURCHETT BRANTLEY

The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) - April 25, 1994

Evelyn Burchett Brantley, 80, of Brewer Ave., a native of Franklin, died April 23, 1994. She was the widow of Joseph Edward Brantley, and daughter of the late William Harrison Burchett and Allie Howell Burchett. 
Mrs. Brantley, a retired librarian with Morgan Memorial Library, was a member of Suffolk Christian Church. Other memberships include Suffolk Tennis Association, Suffolk Golf Association, Suffolk Art League, Suffolk-Nansemond Historical Society, and Obici Hospital's Women's Auxiliary. She was a 1935 graduate of Sullins College, Bristol, Va. 
Survivors include her daughter, Barbara B. Edwards of Zuni; two sons, Joseph E. Brantley Jr. of Suffolk and William Burchett Brantley of Seattle, Wash.; one sister, Mary B. Williams of Suffolk; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. 
Graveside services will be conducted 2 p.m. Wednesday in Cedar Hill Cemetery by the Rev. Bruce Havens. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in R.W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home. 
Memorial donations may be made to a favorite charity. 
Edition: FINAL
Page: D2
Copyright (c) 1994 The Virginian-Pilot

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Evelyn Burchett Brantley, born about 1913, died 23 Apr 1994 at age 80; she was a native of Franklin, Virginia, a retired librarian, widow of Joseph Edward Brantley, and mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

Graveside services for Evelyn Burchett Brantley were held at Cedar Hill Cemetery on 27 Apr 1994, officiated by the Rev. Bruce Havens; visitation was 26 Apr 1994 at R.W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home.

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EVELYN ANN BURCHETT BRANTLEY  

The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) - 25 April 1994  

Evelyn Burchett Brantley, 80, of Brewer Ave., a native of Franklin, died 23 April 1994. She was the widow of Joseph Edward Brantley, and daughter of the late William Harrison Burchett and Allie Howell Burchett.  

Mrs. Brantley, a retired librarian with Morgan Memorial Library, was a member of Suffolk Christian Church. Other memberships include Suffolk Tennis Association, Suffolk Golf Association, Suffolk Art League, Suffolk-Nansemond Historical Society, and Obici Hospital's Women's Auxiliary. She was a 1935 graduate of Sullins College, Bristol, Va.  

Survivors include her daughter, Barbara B. Edwards of Zuni; two sons, Joseph E. Brantley Jr. of Suffolk and William Burchett Brantley of Seattle, Wash.; one sister, Mary B. Williams of Suffolk; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.  

Graveside services will be conducted 2 p.m. Wednesday [27 April 1994] in Cedar Hill Cemetery by the Rev. Bruce Havens. The family will receive friends Tuesday [26 April 1994] from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in R.W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home.  

Memorial donations may be made to a favorite charity.  

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| Name  | Value                                   |
| Name  | Evelyn Ann Burchett Brantley            |
| Age   | 80 years                                |
| Birth | 1913 (estimated); [location not stated] |
| Death | 23 April 1994; [location not stated]    |
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| Name                         | Relationship                   | Residence                               |
| Evelyn Ann Burchett Brantley | Decedent                       | Brewer Ave. [Suffolk, Virginia implied] |
| Joseph Edward Brantley       | Husband, predeceased           | [Not stated]                            |
| William Harrison Burchett    | Father, predeceased            | [Not stated]                            |
| Allie Howell Burchett        | Mother, predeceased            | [Not stated]                            |
| Barbara B. Edwards           | Daughter, survivor             | Zuni                                    |
| Joseph E. Brantley Jr.       | Son, survivor                  | Suffolk                                 |
| William Burchett Brantley    | Son, survivor                  | Seattle, Wash.                          |
| Mary B. Williams             | Sister, survivor               | Suffolk                                 |
| [Six grandchildren]          | Grandchildren, survivors       | [Not stated]                            |
| [Six great-grandchildren]    | Great-grandchildren, survivors | [Not stated]                            |
| Rev. Bruce Havens            | Officiant                      | [Not stated]                            |
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––– Publication Details –––

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| Field    | Value                |
| Location | Norfolk, Virginia    |
| Name     | The Virginian-Pilot |
| Date     | 25 April 1994        |
| Edition  | FINAL                |
| Section  | D                    |
| Page     | D2                   |
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––– Other Relevant Information –––

• Retired librarian with Morgan Memorial Library.  
• Member of Suffolk Christian Church.  
• Member of Suffolk Tennis Association.  
• Member of Suffolk Golf Association.  
• Member of Suffolk Art League.  
• Member of Suffolk-Nansemond Historical Society.  
• Member of Obici Hospital's Women's Auxiliary.  
• 1935 graduate of Sullins College, Bristol, Virginia.

[Contributed by Bruce Saunders, bs4403@verizon.net]

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