Phyllis Bernice Jones Brannan
August 25, 1932 - January 10, 2021
Phyllis J. Brannan, age 88, of Bristol Va. went to be with the Lord Sunday, January 10, 2021, after an extended illness at Elmcroft assisted living facility in Kingsport, TN. She was preceded in death by her husband John J. Brannan Jr., parents, Jesse James Jones and Hazel Cline Jones, and brothers, Robert L. Jones and Avery G. Jones. She worked in various roles throughout her life, ultimately retiring as a sales associate from Kelly and Green in Bristol, VA. She was a long-time member of Fellowship Chapel Church and was an avid bowler in several leagues for many years. She also had a special love for cooking and always attempted to please others with her baked specialties. Survivors include nieces: Jennifer Diaz of Davie, FL; Hope Henderson of Auburndale, FL; Louwana Carpenter of Chincoteague, VA; Ava Hallam of S. Dartmouth, MA; Rebecca Waters of Fredericksburg, VA, and Joyce Simmons, Forest, VA; nephews: Keith Jones of Goochland, VA; Jesse Jones of Chula Vista, CA, and Sidney Jones of Temecula, CA; sisters-in-law: Mary Lou Jones of Lynchburg, VA and Charlotte Jones of Davie, FL and several great-nieces and nephews. “Like a son” and caretaker(s), David and Melinda Miller of Rogersville, TN; special friends Anne Johnston, Mike Miller, Terri Miller Sykes, Rick Farris and Erick Farris. Receiving of friends will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Akard Funeral Home with a celebration of life to follow with Rev. Scott Price officiating. A graveside service will be conducted immediately thereafter at Glenwood Cemetery at 1:00 p.m. Honorary pallbearers will be Erick Farris, Rick Farris, Keith Jones, Mike Miller, Alex Miller and David Miller. Due to COVID-19, the family requests attendees to please wear a mask. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38015. Condolences and memories may be left for the family at akardfuneralhome.com. Akard Funeral Home, (423) 989-4800 is serving the Brannan family.
Phyllis J. Brannan, age 88, of Bristol Va. went to be with the Lord Sunday, January 10, 2021, after an extended illness at Elmcroft assisted living facility in Kingsport, TN. She was preceded in death by her husband John J. Brannan Jr., parents,... View Obituary & Service Information