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Sally Ripley Obituary
She was born May 22, 1946, in Newport News, Va. She graduated from York High School in 1964 and the University of Virginia in 1968.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Melville I. Bryant and Lillian Shepherd; and her brother, Richard Bruce Bryant.
She is survived by her son, Marcus Judson Ripley of Virginia Beach; brothers, Robert Bolling Bryant (Patricia) of Yorktown, and Melville I. Bryant Jr. (Mary) of Ohio. She is also survived by seven nephews and four nieces.
A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Friday at St. Mathew's Episcopal Church, 1101 Forest Ave., Richmond, VA 23229.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cancer Society, 4240 Park Place Court, Glen Allen, VA 23060. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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November 12, 2009
Sally and I were classmates at york high. I am so sad to hear of her death. Had not seen her in all these years but always thought of her and all of our classmates through the years. My deepest sympathy to her family. Anne (Welch) Newsome.
November 12, 2009
I think of Mrs. Ripley so often with great fondness and warm memories of the childhood my sister and I experienced as her next-door neighbors. We would scamper through our backyard into hers, and on into her home, which she always opened to us. She was so loving, kind, gentle and patient - a wonderful role model to me as I mother my own young children. My condolences to all of her loved ones.
Jennifer Gresham Graver
November 12, 2009
Dear Jud,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. Although it has been many years since I last saw her, I have very fond childhood memories of spending time at your house. She was a warm and caring person and will be missed. Will keep you in my thoughts.
Sincerely,
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