Nelda W. Yancey, age 82, passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2022, in Alexandria Hospital.
She was the oldest of 3 girls to James D & Neva (Crabill) Wood and grew up in Alexandria, although visited several other places throughout her lifetime. She was known for her kind & giving spirit, unselfishness, encouragement & support, being non-judgmental nor demanding. She also had an artistic side in her penmanship, taking pictures & at one point, painting & drawing.
She leaves behind her beloved husband of 51 years, David K. Yancey; Their daughter, Nadine & son-in-law Peter Grinnell; Her grandson, Merlin Jason; Her 2 sisters: Jane & her husband Stan Kesler, and Margie & her husband Cary Steele; along with several nieces & nephews, cousins, friends, and loved ones.
She was preceded in death by her father, James; her mother, Neva; her niece Wanda Kesler; her nephew John Steele; and several aunts & uncles.
Celebration of Life Services will begin at 10am on Wednesday, November 30 at Cunningham Turch Funeral Home, located at 811 Cameron St, Alexandria, VA 22314. Graveside Service will be at 2pm at Toms Brook Cemetery in Toms Brook, VA 22660.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks to consider making donations to one (or each) of the following:
The American Heart Association, The American Stroke Association, Conquer Chiari (i.e., C&S Patient Education Foundation).
811 Cameron Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
11/30/2022
10:00am - 11:00am
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. May God comfort you through his word the Bible and the gift of prayer. Thinking of you all.
Our deepest sympathy and condolences to our neighbor of 28 years, David and his daughter Nadine and husband Pete. and grandson Merlin. Nelda was such a kind neighbor to our family over the years. She particularly enjoyed visiting on the front porch on a nice summer evening and sharing stories about the neighborhood and growing up in Alexandria. Nelda had the most beautiful penmanship and always remembered us at Christmas with a lovely card and delicious treats for our girls.
Our deepest sympathy and condolences to our neighbor of 28 years, David and his daughter Nadine and husband Pete. and grandson Merlin. Nelda was such a kind neighbor to our family over the years. She particularly enjoyed visiting on the front porch on a nice summer evening and sharing stories about the neighborhood and growing up in Alexandria. Nelda had the most beautiful penmanship and always remembered us at Christmas with a lovely card and delicious treats for our girls.
It is with great sadness that I write this message of condolence to David, Nadine and Nelda’s sisters. Nelda and I developed a friendship in 1954 and have kept in touch since then. She was such a good soul, and I know that she has been welcomed into Heaven with open arms.
My deepest sympathy and condolences to the Yancey family.
Nelda was a long time school friend keeping in touch periodically all these years.
She truly had a artistic side specially in her penmanship.
I will miss her beautifully written seasonal cards and notes
Rest in peace my friend.
I’m sorry for the loss of your mother. How will always remember your mom and her love for you and all of the things she did for you. Your mother was always very nice to me and my family.
Nadine I’m sorry for your loss hugs you are in my thoughts and prayers
Our sincere condolences on your loss. Nelda was a kind and gentle soul who always made us feel welcome in her presence. She will be missed by family and friends. The Yancey family is in our thoughts and prayers.