OBITUARY

Nancy Byrd Ames

March 3, 1949March 24, 2023
Obituary of Nancy Byrd Ames
AMES, Nancy Lee Byrd, went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 24, 2023 after a long illness. 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.

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Thursday, March 30, 2023

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Friday, March 31, 2023

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