Sharry D. Brydon

Sharry D. Brydon, 79, passed away on November 7, 2026, in Chesterfield, Virginia. Born on May 27, 1947 to Mary W. Duval and Edward W. Duval in Petersburg, Sharry graduated from Midway High School and Mary Washington College.

She worked for over 40 years as an elementary school teacher in Florida, Georgia, and Virginia. Sharry enjoyed reading, cooking, her chocolate Labrador Retrievers, and UVA basketball.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and her nephew, John Duval. She is survived by her brother, Stewart Duval; cousin, Elizabeth Campbell (Michael); niece, Margaret Duval (Chris LaRosa); cousins, Caroline and Catherine Campbell; great-nephews, Anthony and Teddy LaRosa, and Thomas and James Duval; and great-niece, Grace LaRosa. She will be remembered for her immense thoughtfulness and generosity, especially to the many family members she cared for and loved.

A funeral service for Sharry will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 23, at the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son. Visitation will take place the day prior, on Sunday, November 22, 2026 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Donations in Sharry's memory can be made to the Von Hippel Lindau Foundation or the Richmond SPCA.