It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Nan Snell Beddingfield, who left us on May 19, May 2025, at 80.
Nan was born on May 20, 1944, in Washington, North Carolina, and moved to the Peninsula at an early age. Close friends and family knew her as “Tootsie”. She loved spending time at the beach, whether in the Outer Banks or locally, A longtime member of the Hampton Road Women’s Club, Nan cherished her time spent with friends at monthly dinner meetings, charity events, and community gatherings. She was kind, generous, and loved the Lord. It showed in how she treated others.
After retiring as a Vice President in Dealer Division from Truist Bank, Nan devoted herself to her grandchildren and special pets, Daisy, Emmie, and Midnight.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Harry S. Snell and Thelma Snell Perry (Harry E. Perry), and her sister, Thelma Anne Booher.
Nan is survived by her daughter Anjanette (Donald) O’Beirne of Gloucester, Virginia; her son, Brice Beddingfield (Michelle McCullers) of Newport News, Virginia; six grandchildren; Tyler, Mason, Alyssa, Cara, Conner, and Kyle; and two great grandchildren, Emmalyn and Harper. In addition, she is survived by step-siblings; Dierdre Hollman (Dave, Brendan Perry, and Kevin Perry; several cousins; niece Katherine Booher, and her sweet friends.
She will be greatly missed by al who loved her. A celebration of life was held at the home of her son on May 25, 2025. In lieu of flowers, we ask that donations be made to the American Heart Association of Peninsula SPCA. Arrangements are with Andrews Funeral Home in Gloucester, Virginia.
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