Rebecca Elizabeth Bryant Loch

1922 - 2018

Rebecca Elizabeth Bryant Loch, age 95, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 25, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Green Sea, South Carolina on June 5, 1922 the youngest of 10 children, the daughter of William Carlisle Bryant and Rebecca Watson Bryant. She graduated as valedictorian of the Green Sea High school class of 1939. She attended Limestone College and North Greenville University. She married Raymond Charles Loch on October 18, 1945. She was an elementary school teacher at St. Catherine of Siena School. She was a member of Metairie Woman's Club, Beverly Knoll Garden Club and the Joy Class and Flower Committee at Metairie Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Raymond C. Loch. She is survived by her daughters Claire Anne Loch, Ramona Loch Nelson, and son-in-law Joseph Nelson. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and friends. A special thanks to her caregivers Earline, Corliss, Wanda, and Michelle. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Services at Greenwood Funeral Home, 5200 Canal Blvd., New Orleans. Visitation on Wednesday, February 28, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Thursday, March 1, 2018 from 11:00 a.m. until the Chapel Service at 1:00 p.m. Interment to follow in Greenwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Metairie Baptist Church in her memory.