Nancy Gail Devasher Wilson

Nancy Gail DeVasher Wilson, 51, of Richmond, Va., and formerly of Roanoke, Va., joined her loved ones in the spirit world on Saturday, December 13, 2008. She graduated from Roanoke College with a degree in psychology. Nancy will be remembered for her kind and loving nature. She spent many years working to enhance the lives of those with special needs. Nancy will be fondly remembered by those who cared for her and never lost hope. She is preceded in death by her father, Isaac DeVasher. Nancy is survived by her mother, Ann W. Mitchell; son, John Michael Wilson and his father, Michael Wilson; sister, Suzanne Parsells; nephew, Aaron Feldman; and many extended family members. A memorial service to celebrate Nancy's life will be held noon on Saturday, December 20, 2008, at New Covenant Christian Church, 4807 Cove Road in Roanoke, Va., with the Reverend George Edwards officiating. The family will receive friends one hour before the service and following the service a meal will be served. Those wishing to make memorial contributions please consider St. Judes Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn. 38105, www.stjude.org, or a favorite charity in her memory.