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Nell Bryant Richardson

Portsmouth, Virginia

1930 - 2022

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Nell Elizabeth Bryant Richardson was born on May 19, 1930 in Nassawadox, Virginia and passed away on January 19, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Richard Orman and Nell Johnson Bryant and the sister of the late Jane Virginia Bryant and Anne Bryant Nock. Nell's father was a United Methodist...

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I was saddened to learn about Nell´s passing. I taught Biology at Princess Anne High School for many years and was there until I retired the year before she did. So I saw firsthand daily the professionalism she demonstrated as Assistant Principal and great contribution she made for so many years to the success of our students and teachers. What I will remember the most about Nell is how fortunate I was to have such a kind and considerate friend. My deepest sympathy goes to her family.

I was interviewed by Nell Richardson in 1985, and thus began my thirty year career at Princess Anne as an English teacher. In my first years, Mrs. Richardson was my department AP, and so she regularly observed my classes. She was always kind and professional, and I remember being surprised early on to learn that she had been a math teacher, since she seemed to know every piece of literature I shared with my students and her write-ups were flawless! She was always available to offer guidance...

Thank you all for taking the time to share memories of my remarkable mother and your time with her at Princess Anne. Each of you, and the school, meant the world to her.

What an incredible life - so full of service! I was a freshman the year of the PA fire and am so grateful and amazed that she was able to remake the schedules for us all. My senior year (98-99), I was an office helper and she was such a nice, friendly person to work with. We (the students) knew she genuinely cared about us. My condolences to the family. I will be praying for you during this difficult time.

Nell was by far the best assistant principal that I had the pleasure of teaching under during my 35 year tenure at PAHS .She will be missed by all that knew her .

I truly valued each day that I worked with your loved one at the Princess Anne Center for Preg Teens on the campus of PAHS. She was kind, fair, a strong mentor, loving, and someone I continue to look up to . I am so lucky to have known her.

One of the best professionals from whom I was fortunate enough to learn and work as a teacher. I have appreciated her lessons and example more and more every year. God Bless her and her family.

Ms. Richardson was a shinning example to my 4 children while they attended PAHS. She always had a smiling face and gentle, fair nature. There was never any doubt about her dedication to the students and their welfare not only while under her care, but looking on to their future. Rest In Peace after many jobs well done

Mrs. Richardson was a consummate professional. She loved and mentored all who were blessed to come into contact with her. Hers was a life well-lived.