Nancy Byrd Ames

She was preceded in death by her brother, Kevin Byrd; sister, Carolyn Meighan; parents, George and Edna (Townsend) Byrd; son-in-law, Ronald Gallier (April); and her beloved grandson Joseph “JoJo” Baldwin.

She is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, William A. Ames; children, April Gallier, Michael Ames (Cindy), Matthew Ames (Kristy), Noel Ames, Aimee Ames (Anna); brother, Rodney Byrd (Annette); sister, Rebecca “Becky” Byrd; five grandchildren, Caleb, Caitie, Cayla, Andrew and Stephan; three great-grandchildren; six nieces and nephews; great-nieces and nephews and numerous long-term friends.

Nancy was proud to serve as part of the Neighborhood Assistance Officer Program with the Richmond Police Department. She was also a Licensed Practical Nurse and enjoyed her nursing career. She was a member and former secretary of Hardy Central Baptist Church. Nancy also loved fishing, crafting (making clocks was a specialty) and was a talented seamstress.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 30, at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., Richmond, Va. 23231.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 31, at Nelsen Funeral Home.