Nora Talley Litchford

Nora Talley Litchford, 68, of Rustburg, passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2019 at her residence. She was the loving wife of John Dewitt Litchford. Born on May 11, 1951 in Lynchburg, she was the daughter of the late Samuel S. Talley and the late Rachel Bagby Talley. Nora graduated from Rustburg High School and retired from Wells Fargo after 30 years of service. She was an avid reader, loved the beach, shopping, music, and her family. Nora was an active member of New Chapel Baptist Church where she served as the church organist. She always had a smile, gave good advice, was a faithful friend, loving wife, mother, sister, and grandmother. She made you want to be a better person and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Nora is survived by her husband John Litchford; daughter, Angela L. Owens and husband Randall; grandchildren, Hannah Owens and Jacob Owens; brother, Cecil S. Talley; father-in-law, Herbert D. Litchford; aunts, Lorene Cox and Edna Pugh; uncle, Watt Talley, Sr.; and numerous cousins. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 pm on Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at Whitten Timberlake Chapel. A funeral service will be held at 11 am on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at New Chapel Baptist Church, with Rev. Tim Dooley and Rev. Douglas Gibson officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. For those wishing to make memorial contributions, the family would like you to consider New Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery, PO Box 515, Rustburg, VA 24588.