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Nancy Shively Obituary
June 23, 1945 - December 4, 2025
Nancy Sue Simpson Hamilton Young Shively, also known as Mom, Moma, and Nana, was born June 23, 1945, in Roanoke, VA. gained her heavenly wings on December 4, 2025.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Melton and Oakey Hall Simpson; sister, Mary Frances Williams; and the love of her life, Edward "Eddie" Samuel Young.
She is survived by her children, Tammy Wooten (Tony), son, Todd Hamilton (Cindy), and daughter, Heather Wood (Chris and special friend Jarod Newcomb.); grandchildren, Tyler Bailey (Amanda), Allison Robertson (Jake), Will Hamilton (Emily), Josh Wooten, Reagan, Ava and Cole Crockett, Tenlee Wood, Brittany, Devin and Autumn Wood; great-grandchildren, Nora, Lincoln, Scarlett, Bailey, and Kennedy Hamilton; nephews, Tommy Terry, and Timmy Williams; niece, Melissa Price; several great nieces; three fur babies, Scooter, Chewy, and Elvis.
Nancy was a 1963 graduate of Jefferson High School. Her career started at Nelson Roanoke, then to Jay C. Distributing, H&H X-ray, and Old Va. Brick. Last 17 years were spent working with her son, Todd, at Hamilton's Collision Repair as office manager. She was the smiling face and heart that kept everyone coming back.
Her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren were her entire life. She loved spoiling everyone. She enjoyed vacationing at Myrtle Beach.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations can be made to Angels of Assisi (www.angelsofassi.org) or RCACP (www.rcacp.org)
Services will be held on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at 3 p.m. at Simpson Funeral Home, Peters Creek Road Chapel. The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service time.
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5160 Peters Creek Road Roanoke VA 24019
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Cathie Walton Bird
December 10, 2025
Nancy was such a dear cousin! We had so many fun times together! She always had that smiling face and sweet laugh! Loved to go to Aunt Oakey's and have play dates with her. She could come up with the funniest things for us to do with us. Like shining the wax off the front porch by pulling us on a rug as fast as she could with Delaine and I squealing with laughter. She holds a dear place in all her cousins hearts!
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Nancy English McGuire
December 7, 2025
So sorry to hear about Nancy Sue we were best friends and neighbors growing up together. This is Nancy Jane English. She was a very sweet friend. Nancy Sue had the sweetest Mother and family. Prayers and may God bless this family during their losss
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