Nancy Ruth Willey

June 29, 1926 - October 9, 2021
Nancy Ruth Willey

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Nancy Ruth Willey age 95 of Leland and formerly of West Virginia passed away Saturday, October 9, 2021 at her home.

She was born in Mullens, WV to George Thomas Strong and Juanita Tolley Strong.

Nancy was a graduate of University of Virginia and was a retired Professional Secretary in Manufacturing.

She was the widow of Jack Stanley Willey and is survived by her 2 daughter Alexa Brown of Leland, and Lisa Willey 2 granddaughters Kylee Nolen, and Kiera Knopik, and other extended family members.

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Wilmington Funeral & Cremation Village Road Chapel, 525 Village Road Leland, NC 28451 910-383-3511


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  • October 13, 2021
    Eve Gordon says:
    My most sincere condolences to Alexa & her girls.

  • October 14, 2021
    Vicki (Stanley) Meisterhans says:
    I remember the many trips Jack, Nancy and girls made to our farm in WV. Also remember Jack coming to stay a week during deer season, he loved Mom’s fodder beans! (A WV thing!). Nancy loved antiques! Our thoughts and prayers are with you Lisa and Alexa and family.

  • October 15, 2021
    Nancy Clayborne says:
    I have fond memories of Nancy from first grade on. We were classmates and graduates of Mullens High School Class of 1944. My thoughts are with you and your family. She was a great lady and will be missed.