Nancy was born on March 19, 1951 in Dover, New Jersey to Charles and Alice (Van Arsdale) Patterson. She worked as a draftsman and in retail sales. On June 29, 1974, she married her high school sweetheart, Harry Leroy LaValley, Jr. They raised two daughters, Deloris and Amanda.
The greatest joy of Nancy’s life was spending time with her three grandbabies. Nancy had a passion for knitting. She enjoyed spending time with her friends at Catawba Valley Medical Center Fitness Plus, and attended both Gentle Waves and Tai Chi classes there. She was also an active bowler.
Nancy was preceded in death by her parents Charles and Alice (Van Arsdale) Patterson. She is survived by her husband, Harry LaValley, Jr.; their daughters Deloris Bainbridge (Paul) and Amanda LaValley; three granddaughters, Katelynn Bainbridge, Isabelle Bainbridge, and Hannah Bainbridge; her brother Charles “Ned” Patterson (Marilyn); her sister Cinda Pensabene (Santo); and several cousins, nieces, and nephews.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 10, 2019 at Willis-Reynolds Funeral Home located at 56 Northwest Boulevard, Newton, NC. The family will receive friends and family at 1:00pm, with the service following at 2:00pm.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Lung Association, 55 W Wacker Drive, Ste. 1150, Chicago, IL 60601.
