J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes

Curling, Iris Bryant

Monday, December 18, 2006

Boykins, Virginia

IRIS BRYANT CURLING, 87, of Boykins, Virginia, passed away Monday, December 18, 2006 at her residence.

Born December 15, 1919 she was the daughter of the late Robert Arthur Bryant and Maggie Vick Bryant. A graduate of Longwood College, Iris lived in Branchville with her parents until she began her teaching career at Great Bridge High School where she taught for 32 years. She returned to Boykins to live after her husband, Clarence M. Curling, passed away and served as a dedicated member of Boykins United Methodist Church.

She is survived by her sister, Edith B. Grizzard; two nieces, Cynthia Turner and Betty Mann; and six great nieces and nephews, Mark, Ryan, Josh, Maggie, Molly, and Cole.

Graveside services will be held Wednesday, December 20, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. in Beechwood Cemetery, Boykins, Virginia, with the Rev. Michael Baughn and the Rev. Raymond Bunn officiating. The family will receive friends at the residence of Victor and Edith Grizzard.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Boykins United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 246, Boykins, VA 23827. The Purviance Chapel of J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Wakefield, assisted the family with the arrangements. Condolences may be posted at our website, www.jtmorriss.com.

Dear Family,
It is with much sadness that I read of Iris's passing. She was a wonderful friend of my two aunts, Thelma Whitehurst Frost and Nellie Whitehurst Gilbert. I have fond memories of her while in Great Bridge. Also, after she moved to Boykins, I was a guest in her home. She served lunch with such charm and grace. Please accept my sincere sympathy in the loss of your loved one.
Darlene Gilbert Shelton, Virgina Beach, VA

Posted by: Darlene Gilbert Shelton at December 19, 2006 04:52 PM