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Nancy Virginia Buston Downs, 80, of The Glebe, Daleville, Virginia died on Sunday, October 5, 2014 at The Glebe.
Nancy was born October 26, 1933 in Tazewell, a daughter of the late Harry L. and Lucy Ward Buston.
She was a former resident of Clifton Forge and Fincastle, Virginia.
Nancy was a graduate of Mary Baldwin College where she earned her degree in Music. She was a past member and long-time organist at Clifton Forge Presbyterian Church and a current member of Fincastle Presbyterian Church. She volunteered at the Alleghany Highlands Arts and Crafts Center, The Glebe, and Roanoke Area Ministries. Nancy was an avid genealogist, and enjoyed doing handiwork, attending church, visiting friends and reminiscing about her childhood on Pine Street in Tazewell.
A wonderful cook and world traveler, she was a loving mother and grandmother.
She loved her extended family and friends, attending two family reunions this summer, visiting the family camp at Griffith on the Cowpasture River, and dining at The Cat and The Owl restaurant with her devoted friend, Marilyn Woods. All who knew her will remember her sweet and caring spirit. The family extends deep appreciation for the excellent and loving care she received from the staff at The Glebe and from Gentle Shepherd Hospice.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Eugene Mullen Downs, in 2006; a sister and brother-in-law, Lucy Buston Hunter and Louis Hunter; and a brother-in-law, Bertis E. Downs III.
She is survived by three daughters, Lynda Blair Downs of Clifton Forge, Rebecca Jane “Becky” Downs and her husband Ed Bordett of Fincastle, and Nancy Virginia “Jennie” Corbin of Mount Airy, NC; a son, Eugene Downs, Jr. and his partner Peter Wyman of Durham, NC; five grandchildren, David Patrick Bordett, Ruth Blair Bordett, Mullen Scott Corbin, Grayson Wesley Corbin, and Tucker Charles Corbin; a brother, Harry L. Buston III and wife Joan of Bluefield, WV; a sister, Sarah Lineberry and husband Ben of Pulaski; a sister-in-law, Ann Downs of Decatur, GA; many loving nieces and nephews; and special cousins Katie Williams, Betsy Stone, Martha Massie, Elizabeth Nash, and Johnny Buston.
In keeping with her wishes, her body has been cremated.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 11, 2014 at 11:00 AM in the chapel of Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge with Reverend Dr. Iain S. Maclean officiating.
The family will receive friends on Saturday morning, one hour prior to the service at Nicely Funeral Home, and also following the service.
The family suggests memorial tributes take the form of contributions to: the Fincastle Presbyterian Church, PO Box 144, Fincastle, VA 24090; the RAM House, 2101 Jefferson St SW, Roanoke, VA 24014, or to the charity of your choice.
To send condolences to the family online, please visit www.nicelyfuneralhome.com.
