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Nancy Bourne Obituary
August 26, 1939 - October 25, 2024
Nancy Anne Bourne, 85, of Troutville, VA, died peacefully on October 25, 2024. She was a devoted daughter, sister, aunt, and friend to many. Nancy, the eldest of five children, was born on August 26, 1939, to the late Dr. George and Dorothy Taxis Bourne in Roanoke, VA.
Nancy graduated from Jefferson High School in 1958. She furthered her education at Randolph-Macon Woman's College in Lynchburg, VA, and continued at Smith College in Northampton, MA, earning her master's degree in social work. Nancy's professional career began as a dedicated social worker at Johns Hopkins Hospital and followed at several different social work agencies. Nancy was predeceased by her parents; one sister Edith B. Paderick; two brothers Andrew and Edwin Bourne; and nephew Andrew Bourne.
Left to cherish Nancy's memory are her brother, George S. Bourne Jr. of Albuquerque, NM; three nephews, George S. Bourne III (Tracy) of Richmond, VA, Edwin Paderick (Pam) of Troutville, VA, Brandon Bourne (Stacey) of Roanoke, VA; two nieces, Nancy A. Parrish of Blue Ridge, VA, and Kristin Bourne of Anguilla. The family would like to acknowledge the unwavering friendship that Karen Willis provided Nancy and the family for over 50 years.
Nancy enjoyed the arts, music, reading, visiting museums, but most of all enjoyed having dinner with family and friends at various restaurants.
A memorial donation can be made in Nancy's name to LAP League of Animal Protection in Fincastle, VA. A gathering for family and friends will be held at Kyle House in Fincastle, VA, on Saturday November 9 from 2 to 5 p.m.
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Cousin Burgess Macneal
November 11, 2024
So sorry to learn of this loss... our love and hugs to the rest of the family and friends. Burgess and Carolyn Macneal, Buena Vista.
Kim Vanover, LPN
November 5, 2024
What a complete honor it was getting to be one of Nancy's nurses. She was a delight and I loved talking to her. She will be remembered fondly for our special talks. Fly high Ms Nancy
Mary Moran
November 4, 2024
She was a very sweet lady. She used to live beside of me back in the early 80s in Daleville below Lord Botetourt high school in the last apt building. Behind the gas station.
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Lynne Ennis
November 4, 2024
So sorry! I am forever grateful for our friendship! May flights of angels sing you to your rest!
Eddy Caywood
November 3, 2024
Condolences from another class of `58.
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