Nancy Ramsey Mann of Southern Shores, NC passed away at home on May, 10, 2019. Nancy was born in Christiansburg and was the daughter of the late Harold E. and Julia Ramsey of Radford. She grew up in Radford, where she learned simple values and high standards that she carried with her throughout her life.
Nancy is survived by her husband of 51 years, Bill, of Southern Shores, NC; a daughter, Jessica Daly, husband Joseph, and grandsons Declan and Cormac, all of Alameda, CA; a son, Stephen, wife Dona and grandsons Ramsey and Oliver of Albany, CA.
Nancy was a positive, lively person, a wonderful wife , mother and grandmother, full of love and caring. She graduated from Old Dominion University with a degree in Early Childhood Education. She retired from teaching after nearly 30 years. She was dedicated to improving the lives of children with developmental needs. She was selected the Teacher of the Year for her committed work at Western Branch Primary School. She loved traveling, reading and playing with her grandsons. Whether it was snow sledding or hide and seek, she was always active and fun-loving with them even very late in her life. Her smiling face, delightful personality, and loving spirit will be missed by the many that she touched in her full life.
In lieu of flowers it is requested that donations in her name be made to the Beach Food Pantry of the Outer Banks.
A private celebration of her life is planned for a date to be determined. Condolences may be expressed online at www.gallopfuneralhome.com.
