Nancy Presley Watson, 72, of Lynchburg, passed away Monday, December 15, 2014. She was the wife of Rodger J. Watson.
Born March 13, 1942 in Pearisburg, VA; she was a daughter of the late Claude Presley and Bernice Graham Presley. Nancy is also preceded in death by a brother: Beverly Presley.
Nancy retired from Lynchburg General Hospital after 30 years of employment as a switchboard operator. In her spare time she bowled on several bowling leagues. She was a member of Forest United Methodist Church.
In addition to her husband, Nancy is survived by one brother: Thomas Presley; a sister: Rose Mary Presley; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions may be made to Forest United Methodist Church, 1150 Burnbridge Road, Forest, VA 24551, or Lynchburg Humane Society. 3305 Naval Reserve Street, Lynchburg, VA 24501.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, December 18, 2014 at Tharp Funeral Home in Bedford, with Rev. Bill Burleigh officiating. Interment will follow in Virginia Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. this evening, December 17, 2014, at Tharp Funeral Home in Bedford.
Condolences may be sent online by visiting www.obituaries.tharpfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, 540-586-3443.