Nancy Layne Albin

Nancy Layne Albin, 88, died peacefully on November 20, 2020 having enjoyed a full life as a Navy wife, mother, grandmother and business owner. Nan-Nan, as she was lovingly called, was a gracious Southern lady born in Lynchburg, Virginia to Edward Booker Layne, Sr. and Angelyne Marguerite Dameron Layne. Nancy attended the University of Maryland in College Park, where she was active with Kappa Alpha Theta, and The George Washington University. She enjoyed world travel, international experiences, and engaging others in conversation.

Nancy is predeceased by her husband of 63 years, Harold C. (Bud) Albin, Jr. , and her brother Edward Booker Layne, Jr. She is survived by son Arthur E. Albin (Pamela S. Albin), daughters Nancy E. (Beth) Knabel (JR Knabel), Christine Layne Albin, and six grandchildren, Lauren Elizabeth Knabel, Cameron Taylor Albin-Garza, Gregory Joel Knabel, Cameron Stanford Albin, Tessa Layne Albin-Garza, Connor Layne Albin, sister-in-laws Katherine Kuehl Layne McCoy, Frances Albin Hart, and many nieces and nephews.

Nancy will be laid to rest with her husband at Arlington National Cemetery at a future date.

The family wishes to thank the staff at Runk & Pratt and Seven Hills Hospices for their dedicated care.

Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.