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Nancy Davis Obituary
Nancy passed away on September 9, 2024. She was born in Boone, NC, on October 17, 1932, a daughter of the late Philip I. Elrod and Hazel Lawrence Elrod.
Nancy was co-owner of Westover Jewelers and Watch Repair; she was also a longtime member of West Lynchburg Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by three siblings, Jewell Seamster, John Elrod, and infant Philip Elrod.
She is survived by her husband, of 73 years, William H. Davis, Sr; children, Carolyn Gilley (Lee), William H. Davis, Jr. (Brenda), Virginia Davis (Bill); six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and devoted nieces; and nephews.
A visitation will be held at Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, on Thursday, September 12, 2024, from 5 to 7 p.m. A funeral service will take place on Friday, September 13, 2024, at 10 a.m. in the chapel of Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg. Interment will follow at Fort Hill Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Centra Bedford Hospice House or the Lynchburg Humane Society.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family. To send condolences, please visit tharpfuneralhome.com.
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laura bradley
September 12, 2024
Nancy, was a very special person. She was always so eager to please and help you while in her store. She will definitely be missed by all.
Sharon J. Hartless
September 11, 2024
Nancy will be missed, I knew her for years through Westover Jewelers and she was always so helpful and kind. Praying for her family during this great loss
Victoria smith
September 11, 2024
Our heartfelt condolences and prayers for the Davis family, we were/are longtime customers of Nancy and Bill and Virginia
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