Nancy Heilbron Hornstein

Nancy Heilbron Hornstein

Nancy Hornstein Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 5, 2013.
Nancy Heilbron Hornstein passed away on Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at her home in McLean, Va. Beloved wife of the late David Hornstein. She was preceded in her daughter, Susan and her husband, Mike. Survived by sons, David and his wife, Diane; Bruce and his wife, Dixie and grandchildren, Nick, Emma, Josh, Noah and Dana. Nancy was an avid painter and generous volunteer, devoting time to the Fairfax Art League, Vienna Arts Society and River Bend Park. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Fairfax Art League.

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