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“Wayne,
Our Deepest sympathy to you and your family at this time of loss. God's special blessings be with you. You are in our thoughts and prayers. ...Read More »
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1 of 11 | Posted by: Richard and Betsy Shortt - VA
“Wayne and family--It was yesterday about this time that I received word of Barbara's passing. As I sit looking out at the gentle steady rain coming d...Read More »
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2 of 11 | Posted by: randy l. nicely - clifton forge, VA
“We are so sorry to hear of your lose. I wish that words could help but they don't. Stay strong, time helps us to heal...Love to you all.
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3 of 11 | Posted by: Judy and Mike Kelly - VA - Friend
“Our prayers transcend the miles to ask God to bless and be with your family during this difficult time. Barbara is a sweet and loving sister in...Read More »
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4 of 11 | Posted by: Tommy & Patty Gibson - Cloverdale, VA
“Our hearts are sad with you concerning this news of Barbara's death. We will never forget her love and kindness to our family during our time in...Read More »
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5 of 11 | Posted by: Pam Buchanan - Princeton, WV
“Wayne..... So sorry for your (our) loss. I will always remember Bobbie for her hugs. I always looked forward to seeing her and getting a gentle...Read More »
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6 of 11 | Posted by: Kathy Moore - Covington, VA
“I remember Barbara and Wayne were always so special to me when I would visit their church in Richmond va. I lived in Spotsylvania at the time.This...Read More »
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7 of 11 | Posted by: Luana Sharp - Cloverdale, VA
“Dear Wayne, Leah, Bubba, and Sue,
Barbara's beautiful smile and sweet, sweet spirit will remain in my mind and heart as a tribute to her time in...Read More »
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8 of 11 | Posted by: Bruce Nicely - Saline, MI
“Wayne
I am deeply sorry to hear about Barbara. I will always remember her bright smile and warm welcome. May God bless you and your family and...Read More »
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9 of 11 | Posted by: Carol and Elmer Sharp - VA
“Wayne,
I am so sorry to hear about Barbara. She was an amazing woman who showed her loved for her family and the love of God in everything she did...Read More »
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10 of 11 | Posted by: Beula Teaford - Clifton Forge, VA
“Wayne, Leah, Sue, Bubba, and family,
Barbara was a wonderful and gentle angel that touched the life of everyone that knew her. We are so very very...Read More »
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11 of 11 | Posted by: David, Tina , Allison, and Adam Worley - VA
Born July 14, 1941 in Doswell, Barbara Jean Samuel turned out "Nicely" on May 16, 1964 when she wed Frazier Wayne Nicely at Taylorsville Baptist Church. On Monday, September 17, 2012, Barbara S. Nicely ("Bobbie"; "Nannie") lost a determined battle with brain cancer and fell asleep in the Lord. Surviving are her husband of 48 years, Wayne Nicely of Doswell; children, Leah Nicely Ashworth (Randy), Bubba Nicely (Kathy), and Sue Nicely (boyfriend Johnny Collins) all of Mechanicsville; grandchildren, Renee ("Princess") Ashworth (and fiancé Lt. Garrett Evans), Hunter ("Buddy") Ashworth, Cole Nicely, and Samuel Nicely; brothers, Dougie Samuel (Ann Marie), Larry Samuel (Barbara), and Dennis Samuel (Debbie); aunt Joyce Hall, sisters-in-law, Faye Kilbourn (Herb) and Faye Nicely; and a number of nieces and nephews. Her love was their home and friends on the Cowpasture River in Clifton Forge (Nicelytown) in the beautiful mountains of Alleghany County VA. Visitation will be held Tuesday, September 18 from 2 pm to 8 pm at Nelsen Funeral Home, Reid Chapel, 412 S. Washington Hwy, Ashland. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 19 at 2 pm at Taylorsville Baptist Church, 15415 Taylorsville Road, Doswell with interment to follow in the church cemetery. As her passion was her flowers, memorial donations are not requested in lieu of flowers; however, the family recommends American Cancer Society for memorial donations.