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1952
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2025
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Mary Nalley Obituary
She was one of the founding members of Nelson County Child Development Center, a life-long caregiver, and a memaw to all of her grandchildren and the ones in her neighborhood.
She was preceded in death by her daughter and son-in-law, Elizabeth Gail Lopez and Claudio Adan Lopez; parents, Frances "Bonnie" Bunch and Ernest Bunch; her grandmother that raised her, Lily Mae Riggs; brothers, Leroy, Terry and John Bunch; sisters, Shirley Jackson and Connie Spears; cherished mother-in-law, Elizabeth (Olie) Mae Nalley; and a special aunt, Doris Riggs Waltz.
She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Joseph "Herman" Nalley; three daughters, Cyndi (Felipe) Alonzo, Sherry (William) Morales and Stephanie Kay Nalley; her furry child, Luna; eight grandchildren, Kailyn Nalley, Thomas Nalley, Alejandra Alonzo, Casey Armando (Tessa) Nalley-Lopez, Daniel (Destiny) Morales, Ariana (Christian) Lopez-Carmona, Kevin Skylar (Hallie) Nalley-Alonzo, and Andrea Nalley-Morales; ten great-grandchildren, Reina Miles, Kenley Nalley, Adrian Lopez, Kashton Parker, Noah Lopez-Carmona, Elliana Lopez, Nico Lopez-Carmona, Lucas Nalley-Alonzo, Joseph Nalley-Alonzo, and Baby Lopez due in July; and two sisters, Sharon (Melvin) Chesser and Pat Nalley.
Her funeral will be 11 a.m. Thursday, June 12, at Barlow Funeral Home with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. Deacon Scott Turner will officiate.
Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, June 11, and 9-11 a.m. Thursday, June 12, at Barlow Funeral Home.
Barlow Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Mary Jenkins(Pendygraft)
June 12, 2025
Herman Dianne ,Mary and Ann Pendergraft would like to send our condolence of your loving wife, Mary. so sorry for your loss. Will keep you and your family in our prayers.
Sherry morales
June 11, 2025
I love you mama your the best
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