Nancy L. Neff

She was born on September 4, 1939 in the Mt. Valley area of Rockingham County and was the daughter of the late Roy Daniel Waggy and Pauline Sellers Waggy.

She graduated from the first class of Turner Ashby High School in 1957 and after having five daughters, continued her education at Blue Ridge Community College where she received her associate degree in psychology. She used this knowledge working with stroke patients at Virginia Mennonite Home (now VMRC).

In the 1970’s, Nancy worked with the youth of Mt. Tabor United Methodist Church. One of the most meaningful times in her life was spent working with the youth of Mt. Tabor UMC and surrounding churches producing and directing the Christian Musical Lightshine, which is based on The Beatitudes.

Nancy loved traveling. Her favorite trips were taking her girls on a cross-country adventure in 1976 to celebrate the Bicentennial, and her trips to Ireland with her sister and brother-in-law.

Nancy enjoyed the movies and turned her hobby into a vocation. She managed several movie theatres in Virginia and Maryland, including the Roth 1-2-3, the Valley Mall 4, and Regal 14 in Harrisonburg.

In 2004, Ms. Neff was a recipient of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Service Award, given by The Dennis Jackson Family. The award honors persons who are working to keep the spirit of Dr. King’s dream alive in our area.

Ms. Neff is survived by her sister, Sue W. Gee. She is also survived by her daughters, Loretta M. Cubbage and husband, Jeff; Debra L. Frank and husband, Michael Terry; Suzanne N. Vance and husband, Bill; Ginger L. Neff and partner, Dr. George Roussel, IV; and Christy A. Neff-Gomba and spouse, Marie Neff-Gomba. Her grandchildren include Hilary Cubbage Perry, and husband, Evan; Nathan Frank, Wes Frank, Caroline Cubbage and Parker Vance and her great-grandchildren Mistrella, Jay, Kylie, Ben and Jack. She is also survived by her former husband and father of her children, J. C. Neff.

The family wishes to thank Dr. Tara Balint, Dr. Orlando Cedeno and Dr. Terry Overby for their compassionate care. Also special thanks to the excellent nursing team and transport staff of Bridgewater Retirement Community.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Lightshine cast and crew members and former theatre employees. She loved you all as her own.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Bridgewater HealthCare Foundation, 302 N. 2nd St., Bridgewater, VA 22812.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm Sunday evening, Dec. 2, 2012 at Otterbein United Methodist Church

A graveside service will be held at 9:30 am Monday morning, Dec. 3, 2012 at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in McGaheysville followed by a Memorial Service at Otterbein United Methodist Church in Harrisonburg at 11:00 am. The Rev. Ed Pruitt, Rev. Dan Agnew, and Mr. Gary Edlind will conduct the services.

Lindsey Funeral Home in Harrisonburg is handling arrangements and online condolences may be sent to the Neff Family at www.lindseyharrisonburg.com.