Nancy Apperson Liady

Nancy Apperson Liady, 96, of Roanoke, Va., and formerly of Charlottesville, Va., passed away on Monday, June 22, 2009. She was born to John William and Annie James Apperson in Yancy Mills, Va., on November 8, 1912. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Fred (Bud) Liady; her brother, Jack Apperson, of Crozet, Va.; and her sister, Ellen Buchanan, of Toledo, Ohio. She is survived by her son, Fred Liady (Dee), of Roanoke, Va.; daughter, Anne Lynch (Bob), of Phoenix, Ariz.; five granddaughters, Betsy Lynch Roeder (Scott), of Phoenix, Ariz., Caroline Lynch, of Alexandria, Va., Stephanie Lynch, of Richmond, Va., Melinda Schneider (Todd Setchel), of Boones Mill, Va., and Kimberly Schneider (John Parmigiano), of Gainesville, Fla.; one grandson, Chris Schneider, of Gainesville, Fla.; one great-granddaughter, Teagan Mae Roeder, of Phoenix, Ariz.; and her sister, Phyllis Maphis, of Virginia Beach, Va. Nancy was a graduate of Greenwood High School where she received the Paul McIntire award upon graduation in 1929 for the outstanding female graduate in Albemarle County. She attended William & Mary and graduated from the University of Virginia in 1933 with a degree in education. She taught in Albemarle County schools for five years after graduating. She was a member and Past Chapter Regent of the Albemarle Chapter, NSDAR and served on the Albemarle County Planning Commission. Nancy's intellect, sharp wit and penchant for story-telling have been enjoyed by family and friends all of her long life. She will be missed. Funeral arrangements are pending and services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please donate to your favorite charity in memory of Nancy.