Nancy Little Obituary
Nancy Cassada Little of South Boston, VA passed away on January 1, 2025 at the age of 76. She was born in Pittsylvania County, VA on September 25, 1948 to the late Douglas Evan Cassada and Myrtle Osborne Cassada.
She was a lifelong member of Main Street United Methodist Church. Nancy graduated from James Madison Women’s College in 1970 with a degree in Library Sciences. She worked in the Halifax County School System as an elementary school Librarian at C.H. Friend, then South Boston Elementary from 1985 – 2015. She enjoyed spending her time helping out wherever needed at the church, but especially visiting her grandchildren.
Left to cherish her memory:
Her Sons
James Little (Jennifer) of Roanoke
Jeffrey Little (Brycelyn Boardman) of Harrisonburg
Three Grandchildren
Jackson, Joshua, and Fiona Little
Special Friend
Hubert Rice
Siblings
Douglas Scott Cassada (Megan) of Winchester
Barbara Cassada Gosney (Robert) of Greensboro, NC
Nephew and Three Nieces
Gwen, Mary Enid, Kenneth and Eva
A memorial service will be held Friday, January 10, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. at Main Street United Methodist Church with the Rev. Thad Decker officiating.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, January 9, 2025 from 7:00 till 8:30 P.M. at Powell Funeral Home.
For memorials, please consider a charity of your choice.
Online condolences may be directed to www.powellfuneralinc.com.
Arrangements entrusted to Powell Funeral Home, 1603 Wilborn Ave., South Boston, VA 24592.
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1603 Wilborn Avenue, South Boston, VA 24592
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