Boykins – Elizabeth "Betty" Bryant Kirkland, 88, went to live with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 30, 2024.  Born in Suffolk on January 11, 1936, she was a daughter of the late Robert L. "Bob" Hancock, III and Lillian Pope Hancock.  She was also predeceased by her husbands, Harry F. Bryant, Stephen F. Bryant, and O. W. "Mutt" Kirkland; two sisters, Ann H. Kellogg and Vivian H. Hall; and two brothers, Robert L. "Bobby" Hancock, IV and Charles E. Hancock.

Betty was retired from Southampton County Department of Social Services.  One of her most rewarding works was that of leading Courtland 4-H Garden Club during the years of 1995-1999.  She was a member of Boykins Baptist Church.

As a child Betty walked often to visit sick and shut-ins with her Big Mama.  As an adult she followed this path all of her days.  She enjoyed gardening, especially raising plants from seeds.  She planted seeds of God's love everywhere she went.

Left to cherish her memory is her daughter, Nancy B. Marks; her sons, Dennis and Larry Bryant; her grandchildren, Carly (Charlie), Alex, Keith (Kayla), Melanie, and Ivey; her great grandchildren, Dylan and Sheppard; her sister-in-law, Cathie H. Bradshaw; Stephen's grandchildren, Tessa and Cassie; Mutt's son, David Kirkland; Mutt's granddaughter, Jessica; and many special nieces, nephews, and friends.  She dearly loved each.

Per Betty's wishes, services will be private and memorial donations can be made to Boykins Baptist Church, P. O. Box 316, Boykins, VA 23827 or Boykins Volunteer Fire and Rescue, P. O. Box 347, Boykins, VA 23827.

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