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Tommy A. Bryant

BERLIN — Tommy A. Bryant, 71, of Berlin died Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012, at PRMC in Salisbury. Born in Berlin, she was the daughter of the late Clayton and Rachel Purnell.

She graduated in 1963 from the former Maryland State College, now the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, receiving a Bachelor of Science degree. She was a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha, the Alpha Omicron Chapter at the college.

She was a member of Tyree AME Church, where she often played the organ. She also used her musical gift as a pianist for area churches and soloists.

Her former employment included social studies/history teacher for two years at the former Worcester High School; caseworker for Social Security Administration in Baltimore and in the mailroom department at The Daily Times in Salisbury.

Her survivors include one daughter and granddaughter, Antoine and Alisha Bryant, both of Snow Hill; two great-grandchildren; one sister, Margaret Purnell; two aunts, Mary Jane Purnell and Minnie Doughty, all of Berlin; a devoted cousin and caretaker, Andrea Purnell of Salisbury; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

A son, Carlos Bryant, and a brother, Faison Purnell, preceded her in death.

A funeral service will be held at noon Friday, Jan. 4, at Tyree AME Church in Berlin, where friends may call two hours prior to service.

Services are entrusted to Jolley Memorial Chapel in Salisbury.

Published by The Daily Times on Jan. 2, 2013.
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Ms. Tommy! I will miss you so much! I loved taking care of you and even on my worst days you always made me laugh! I will miss singing Marvin Gaye and The Temptations in your room with you!
Love you very much!

Jasmine Nicholson

January 7, 2013

Tommy, will be miss by many people a nice person sorry for your loss. RAYMOND & Anna Smith

January 5, 2013

Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!! Sis Tommie for all your gifts, and God given TALENT, you freely shared throughout your earthly journey for others. The light from the LIGHTHOUSE will be brighter because of you.
Lovingly Submitted
Former Founder and Member
The Friendship Community Choir Allen, MD

Pastor Shirley Polk

January 4, 2013

With heartfelt sympathy.

Geraldine Rhock

January 3, 2013

My deepest sympathy to Antoine and family. I to this day have very fond memories of your mom when she used to teach me in vacation bible school during the summers at New Bethel. God bless you all.

Donn Lee

January 3, 2013

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