Melva "Jean" Brantley's obituary , Passed away on January 3, 2026 in Suffolk, Virginia

Melva "Jean" Brantley

August 25, 1938 - January 3, 2026 (87 years old)

Suffolk, Virginia

Melva "Jean" Brantley's obituary , Passed away on January 3, 2026 in Suffolk, Virginia

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Sturtevant Funeral Home Inc

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Melva "Jean" Brantley

August 25, 1938 - January 3, 2026 (87 years old)

Suffolk, Virginia

Melva Brantley Obituary

We bid farewell to Melva Brantley (Suffolk, Virginia), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on January 3, 2026 at the age of 87. Melva touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Cleon Taylor Hightower and Johnnie A. Taylor; and her husband Jarvis "Carroll" Brantley. She is survived by: her children, Karen Scott (Chris), Kevin Brantley (Laura Castner) and Kelly Brewster (James Brewster); her grandchildren, Lauren Lee (Stephen), Jacob Scott (Olivia), Justin Brewster (Kristin) and Jason Brewster (Daisy); and her great grandchildren, Elaina, Hazel, Emmaline and Jackson.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Sturtevant Funeral Home Inc



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Portsmouth Boulevard Chapel
5201 Portsmouth Blvd, Portsmouth, VA 23701

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Jan 08

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Portsmouth Boulevard Chapel
5201 Portsmouth Blvd, Portsmouth, VA 23701

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