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Nancy Ayres Obituary
A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, June 2, 2008, at First Baptist Church of Roanoke. Interment will follow at Mountain View Memorial Park, in Boones Mill. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, June 1, 2008, at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be sent to Parkway Christian Academy, 3230 King Street, Roanoke, Va. 24012 or Christ Academy, 523 Clifton Avenue, Collingdale, Pa. 19023 or Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, PO Box 5055, Roanoke, Va. 24012.
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Memories and Condolences
for Nancy Ayres
Brenda Ayscue
June 4, 2008
Terry, Nita, David & family.
It is so hard to put into words exactly how much Nan meant to me. I think back to 20 yrs ago when I first came to Roanoke. I had the pleasure of working with Terry some and with Nan a lot and then with young Nita. At that time I had lost my mother and husband - at different times but both unexpected. Nan & I use to have long talks after everyone else had left the office for the day. Even as recent as the day before her accident we had some time to talk together.
Terry, I remember going to church with you & Nan and feeling the comfort in the love of our Saviour. You both really helped me overcome my still grieving heart over my lost.
Nita, at even a young age you were so smart and worked so hard following in your mother's footsteps. I loved seeing that gleem in her eyes when your children were mentioned. You are valued and loved as well and your co-workers and friends are here for you. David, I remember Nan speaking so proudly of you and could hardly wait for a visit and the time to spend with you and your son. When he was very young she would bring him by the office so we could see how he was growing and how handsome he was.
Nan would always light up when I ask her about her precious sweet grandchildren.
You already know what a hard and dedicated co-worker she was. I also know you feel how much she was and still is loved. Nan was so careing, kind and helpful to me for the past 20 years. Hardly a day went by without me calling on Nan with a question. Her work ethics were unquestionable and her ability to remember and her sharp keen mind always amazed me. She was sincerely a friend, co-worker and mentor every day.
I feel the grief and pain of such a special family but I know your faith will help you to bear it until you meet with her again.
The celebration of her life by you was so beautiful and heartfelt and such an expression of honor to her. I know she is so proud of each of you.
It was a pleasure to meet Nan's brother and sisters. It would be so nice to hear a continuation of stories and see pictures of some of thoes wonderful memories. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Crystal Cultice
June 3, 2008
To the Ayres family:
I work for e-Recovery Solutions; we perform debt collection for McKesson. I have had the pleasure of working with Nan for 10 years and she was truly a pleasure to talk to. I pretty much talked to her every day and always was happy to see her phone number pop up on the caller ID, as I knew there would finally be a friendly voice on the other end. I was honored that she felt comfortable enough to share with me her plans to visit family or stories of time spent with the grandkids (who she absolutely adored). I can't even imagine your pain, but I know that the Lord will comfort you and carry you through this hour of need. Nancy will be greatly missed by the staff at e-Recovery Solutions, but we feel fortunate to have ever had the honor to know her. God Bless-
Jessica Hicks
June 3, 2008
I worked closely with Nan for 4 years and there are no words to even begin to describe what a wonderful, caring, thoughful, and generous person she was. Nan was a source of information that can never be replaced. She was one of the hardest working women I will ever meet and will truley be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends that knew Nancy and those of you who didn't. God Bless.
Sarah Poland
June 3, 2008
Dear Ayres Family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May the Lord wrap His loving arms around you and comfort you as only He can.
In Christ,
Rick & Sarah Poland & family
Brenda Sullivan
June 2, 2008
Steve, Nita and Family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
Love in Christ
Brenda and Samantha
Betty Staples
June 2, 2008
Terry,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May God Bless and comfort you all, as we know He does. Take care.
Rosemary (Bross) Bratcher
June 2, 2008
The Ayres & Shuey Families
The loss of someone so special and close to us is difficult to bear. May the God of peace and love shine in your hearts in this time of tradgedy and loss. May the prayers of those who care console and strenghthen you. May the wonderful memories of Nancy sustain us.
Bonnie Murphy
June 2, 2008
Terry & Family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. My brother & sister-in-law (Don & Dianne Ronk) have always thought so much of you all. I had the pleasure of seeing you at Don's birthday last August. My thoughts & prayers go out to you all. She will be missed by so many people. Dianne felt she was the best boss and friend.
Bonnie (Ronk) & Pat Murphy (Richmond, VA)
Rev.George Chioros
June 2, 2008
Please accept our deepest sympathies. May Her memory Be Eternal.
Fr. George, Flora, and Dean Chioros
Newport News, Virginia
Tracy Journell
June 1, 2008
Dear Family & Friends...
My deepest sympathy goes out to all of you. Nan was a beautiful lady inside & out---and will be greatly missed. I have only the very fondest thoughts of her and will treasure the time I was blessed with her, always. May God bless each and everyone of you during this time of sorrow...
Amy Lambert
June 1, 2008
Dear Nita, Steve, Marcus and Claire:
I know the pain you feel. Keep God close and remember what Jesus said "I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise." Luke 23:43
We are here for you if you need us in any way.
Our Love and prayers to you and all of your family,
Amy, Kenny, Kaleb, Aaron and Nathaniel Lambert
Barbara Fuller (Bross)
June 1, 2008
Ayers and Shuey Families,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of such sadness. We know God has the families in the palms of his hands.
CHARLOTTE BALDWIN
June 1, 2008
I HAD THE PLEASURE OF WORKING WITH NANCY FOR THE PAST 2 YRS. ALTHOUGH I DID NOT KNOW HER THAT LONG, I FEEL BLESSED TO HAVE GOTTEN TO KNOW HER. SHE WAS TRULY A WONDERFUL WOMEN. YOU ALL ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.
Gordon and Victoria Malick
June 1, 2008
Our prayers and thoughts are with you in this period of grief, trusting in the knowledge that Nancy has indeed "fallen asleep" in the Lord until the eternity of Great and Holy Communion in the Trinity.
James Seay
June 1, 2008
Terry & family,
My thoughts and prayers have been with you since I heard of your tragic loss.
Ruth Via
June 1, 2008
Words cannot express how truly saddened I am by the loss of Nan. I feel truly blessed and honored to have worked with someone so thoughtful, intelligent, and kind. Even though our hearts are broken try to remember that this is a joyous day for Nan for she is now in the loving arms of our Savior, Jesus Christ. We will miss her everyday until we see her again.
Regina Peters Robertson
June 1, 2008
Nita I'm so sorry for your loss. I lost my dad a few years back, so I know it's hard when it's so suddenly. The only comfort is knowing she is with the Lord now. I have missed working with you and you mom for several years. I loved working for you and with her. Love and Prayers are with you.
Sonny and Lorraine Vaughan
May 31, 2008
Nancy, You are sadly missed by all of us poor souls here on earth. God really wanted a special Angel when he called you home, or else he wanted you there to keep "Hurricane Fran" under control up there. Please tell Fran how much we miss her everyday, give her a big old hug and kiss from us, you two have a lot of chatting to catch up on. Please know you are truly missed. Heaven just got a little sweeter with you there. Goodbye for now.
Kathy Dowdy
May 31, 2008
I had the pleasure of knowing and working with Nan for five years at Per-Se, even though I left 3 years ago, my heart goes out to the family and my thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Nan was a wonderful person and loved by many - she will surely be missed
Jan VanHorn
May 31, 2008
Dear Terry, Nita and David, I was shocked and saddened to hear of the sudden homegoing of Nancy. I can't imagine how hard this is for each of you. I have always been impressed with what a lovely family you have. My prayer is that in time the precious memories you share will be treasures you can each sift through and share together.
Michael & Ellen Rachel Lockhart
May 31, 2008
Nita, Steve, and children,
We are so very sorry for your loss. We just heard the news, and our hearts are broken for you. We lost a family member suddenly earlier this year, so we can empathize with your pain and sense of loss. Please know that we are praying for you, and if we can help in any way please let us know.
Monique Curtis
May 31, 2008
To the Ayres Family,
I had the pleasure of working with Nan at Per-Se, she was a joy to work with. Very kind and hepful. It is a shock to hear of this loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you . God Bless
Julie Pizzino
May 31, 2008
Terry, you and Nancy were the best neighbors during our eighteen years on your road. We appreciated that blessing more than you know and missed you when we moved. Our hearts are grieved at the loss of your dear Nancy. God truly is our Rock, Fortress, high Tower and sure Defense in times of trouble. How precious to know she is blessedly safe in Christ. May you be greatly comforted.
Love, the Pizzino family
Pam Hill
May 31, 2008
Nancy was such a wonderful person, I am truly blessed to have had the opportunity to work with her for the past 13 years, she was so much more than a coworker, she was a dear friend and will be missed more than words can express.
My deepest sympathy goes out to the family. May God provide comfort to you during this difficult time.
Pat (Bross) Vigliaturo
May 31, 2008
Nancy and I grew up together the closest cousins we could be. She was the kindess person and she will be missed by all. Terry and family may God bless you all.
Margaret Ann Kirkland
May 31, 2008
Dear Terry, How shocked I was to see this in the Morning Paper. May your faith in God sustain you and His love comfort you. My sincere sympathy to you and your family.
Dianna Harper
May 31, 2008
To the Ayers Family
God has sent for one of his Angel’s Nancy was a wonderful person I will always remember her beautiful smile. She will be greatly missed my condolence to her family.
Marvin and Della Brads
May 31, 2008
To all the Loving Ayres family and our Precious friends. Our heartfelt sympathies are expressed in prayer to our Gracious and Loving Lord Jesus on your behalf this day and on into your days of sorrow and loneliness. God bless you is our prayer. Dr. & Mrs. C. Marvin Brads, Germantown, Ohio
Margaret Rakes
May 31, 2008
Terry and family,
I am so sorry and sad of hearing of Nancy's death. She was a great person to know and always had a smile for everyone she mat. I know she is now in the arms of God.
I have so many fond memories of you all during my days @ FCRR. She always made me feel welcome when we all came to your house.
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
May God Bless You All!
Margaret Rakes
Jerry+Ginger McLynn
May 31, 2008
You all are in my prayers. Nancy is a wonderful christian woman. God is faithful and will complete the work He began in Nancy.
Missy Helms
May 31, 2008
Terry, Nita, David & Family:
Nancy will be greatly missed at McKesson. She and I worked closely everyday and I am just lost without her as I'm sure you all are too. May God comfort you during this time. I love you Nancy and thanks for being the wonderful, caring, compassionate person that you were.
Velma & Tom Musser
May 31, 2008
Dear Terry:
We were shocked when we reived the word of Nancy's sudden homegoing. We know your heart is broken but we all have total assurance that she is now in the loving arms of our Savior. Because of Him, you and Nancy will be reunited on that Great Day. We are praying that our Great God of all Comfort and Peace will rest on you and the kids in the coming days. Nancy was such a wonderful example of a Christian woman and we are all proud that she was part of our family.
In Christ Alone,
Tom & Velma
Velma & Tom Musser
May 31, 2008
Dear Terry:
We were shocked when we reived the word of Nancy's sudden homegoing. We know your heart is broken but we all have total assurance that she is now in the loving arms of our Savior. Because of Him, you and Nancy will be reunited on that Great Day. We are praying that our Great God of all Comfort and Peace will rest on you and the kids in the coming days. Nancy was such a wonderful example of a Christian woman and we are all proud that she was part of our family.
In Christ Alone,
Sue Siko
May 31, 2008
Dear Terry & family,
Louis and I want to express our sympathy over your loss. May the God of all comfort be with you all.
Rachel Ayres; Jerry & Melody (Ayres) Causey
May 31, 2008
Terry and family,
You are in our prayers during this difficult time. God will be faithful to comfort your hearts. So sorry we can't be there for the funeral.
Pierre and Connie Zeidan & Family
May 31, 2008
Dear Terry and Family,
We are sincerely saddened at your loss. May your memories and the grace of God get you through this difficult time. She was an amazing lady and will be terribly missed.
Nita Burton
May 31, 2008
To the Ayers Family:
My heart goes out to you in your time of sorrow. Please accept my heartfelt sympathies for your loss. As you grieve know that we are remembering you and honoring Nancy's memory.
Nan was a very special lady, and I was blessed to have work with her at Medaphis/Per-se. She helped contribute to my success as a professional and personal individual.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Anna Morales
May 31, 2008
Dear Terry, David and Nita,
I am thinking of you all with much love and praying for you that the God of all comfort will give you great measures of His Spirit at this time. I think of your dear Nancy and I just think "sweet"! That's what I told my family members who had never had the priviledge of meeting her---she was always sweet!
Until we all see her again and meet in the presence of our Lord!
Anna Morales
Glenn MacDermod
May 31, 2008
Mr. Ayres, David, Nita,
So sorry to hear of this. My thought and prayers are with you all. I too like so many others have such great memories of your Mom.
Tracy Younger
May 30, 2008
Terry,
I am sorry to hear about Nancy. She was such a dear lady. I know you will be comforted by God during your time of need. God Bless you.
shirley materne
May 30, 2008
terry and family
so sorry to hear of your loss. god be with in your time of need .
Jeanna Ayers
May 30, 2008
Terry and Family,
You all are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May the fond memories and good times carry you through the days ahead.
Loretta Yopp
May 30, 2008
Terry, Nita and family;
I had the pleasure and honor of working with Nan for 5 years and I had never met someone as kind as she was. She always had a kind word for everyone she met. Our talks at lunch I will always remember and hold them close to my heart. I always enjoyed seeing her face light up when I asked how the grand kids where. I will truly miss her and the office will not be the same without her there. Her wisdom and knowledge will be greatly missed for she always knew what to say just at the right time. Remember the memories and hold them close to your heart...
Thank you for sharing her with all of us and she will always be apart of the McKesson (Per-Se) family.
God bless you all and you are in our prayers.
Nita;
I feel your pain in the loss of your mom; Our mom's are angels sent from God to lead us along the road of life. When they are gone it is never the same; it is times that you will feel that part of you is gone. She is closer then the air you breathe and the Lord will fill the emptiness in your heart and give peace in your darkest times. If you need anything remember your family and friends are here for you.
"To be absent from the body in to be presence with the Lord"
Nan I love you and thank you for being my friend...
Henry and Doris Weeks
May 30, 2008
Sorry to hear about your loss. We are praying for you and all the family.
Denise Stewart
May 30, 2008
Dear Terry & Family,
We are deeply saddened for your loss. Words cannot express the sorrow felt. May her memory be eternal and may you find comfort and peace in the Lord.
All our Love,
Jimmy & Denise Stewart & family
Jeff and Pat Eggleston
May 30, 2008
Terry, David & Nita:
It was a great shock to hear about Nancy. Please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers. With all our love,
Barbara Mallory
May 30, 2008
Nancy you will be dearly missed. Words can not express how everyone is feeling since hearing those words, but I know a part of you will be with us always.
Susan Bryant
May 30, 2008
My heart is broken over your loss. Mrs. Ayres was a sweet lady, who loved her family dearly. Please know I am praying for you and I will try to help however I can. Love, Susan
Robert Smith
May 30, 2008
Nan, you always took the time out of your busy day to help me whenever i needed it. You were always kind to me and had a smile to brighten everyone's day. Thank you for everything you've done for me. Your family are all in my thoughts and prayers, and you will be missed more than you can ever know.
James Bross
May 30, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Rick Etter
May 30, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. The staff of the FBC Family Life Center.
Darrell Richards
May 30, 2008
Ayres family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. I was truly blessed to know Nancy here at work. She was a wonderful person and always helpful. She could remember everything and was a great source of information. She will surely be missed. You could always count on her.
Darrell Richards
Kevin & Angie Corwin
May 30, 2008
Terry,
Our hearts are broken and aching over the news of the loss of your dear wife. Please know that we are praying for you and your family.
Kimberly Fifer
May 30, 2008
Nancy was one of the sweetest and kind hearted people I have ever met.
She had a way of dealing with people that I always admired. The world was a better place because she was in it.
Beverley Ayers
May 30, 2008
Dearest Terry, David, and Nita
My love and prayers are with you. Such a shock to learn about
Nancy, but I know the faith you and your family have will see you through. And know that your family
and friends will be loving and praying
for you.
Your aunt Beverley
Lisa Shinault
May 30, 2008
Terry & Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Audrey Wagner
May 30, 2008
Hi,
This is Arland and Audrey wagner, from Holiday Pa. 16935. We have known nancy for her whole life and love the whole family dearly, and are so very sorry for your loss, we know where she is and are praising the Lord for that, which gives us great comfort. may God bless you and give you strength to see your way through this great sorrow. We love you and you are in our Prayers. God bless you all. Arland & Audrey wagner
Deneen Grisetti
May 30, 2008
It is in these moments that we realize how special the people we meet during our life truly are, and how each day is a gift. I was blessed to have known Ms. Nancy, even if only for a short period of time. She was kind and had a wonderful spririt about her. She will be greatly missed. I pray that her family and friends will find peace in dealing with the loss of this very special lady.
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