Nancy St. Clair Willard

Nancy St. Clair Willard, 76, of Roanoke, Va., passed away Saturday, August 22, 2009, after a courageous battle with cancer. Nancy was born in Elgood, W.Va. on March 5, 1933, to the late Bernard L. and Virginia V. St. Clair. She was also predeceased by her husband, Stuart C. Willard; sister, Dorcas J. St. Clair; and brother, Samuel L. St. Clair. She is survived by her sister, Shirley S. Roby, of Radford, Va.; son and daughter-in-law, Ronald S. and Deana Willard, of Roanoke; grandson and his wife, Randy S. and Trina Willard, of Mechanicsville, Va.; granddaughter and her husband, Casse W. and Jeff Black, of Roanoke, Va.; greatgrandchildren, Jacob S. Willard, of Mechanicsville, Va., and Jaylynn F. Willard, of Roanoke, Va.; nieces and their husbands, Wendy and Allen White, of Walkerton, Va. and Shannon and Thurman Warren, of Dunn, N.C.; nephew and his wife, Samuel and Malissa St. Clair, of Clayton, N.C.; special friends, Ellen and David Dodson, of Roanoke, Va.; Bobbie Morris and Connie Witt, of Salem, Va.; and numerous other close friends and family members. Nancy will be remembered as an energetic, conscientious and spirited person who was always there to help friends, family and the community. She was a dedicated employee of the Kroger Company and retired in 1993 with 36 years of service, after which she served as a board member of the Kemba Credit Union for 15 years. She was an active member of the Fort Lewis Christian Church, having served on the board as a deacon and President of the Over 55 Group. She greatly appreciated the love and support of family, friends, neighbors in the Ridgewood community and the congregation of Fort Lewis Christian Church, especially during her illness. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Fort Lewis Christian Church Building Fund, 2931 W. Main St., Salem, Va. 24153. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 25, 2009, at 11 a.m. at the Fort Lewis Christian Church with the Rev. Dr. Terry Elkins and the Rev. William F. Murdock officiating. Interment will be in the Kimberlin Lutheran Church Cemetery in Rural Retreat with graveside services at 3:30 p.m. The family will receive friends Monday, August 24, 2009, at the Lotz Salem Chapel from 5 to 7 p.m.