Nancy Wade Failes, 87, a resident of Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community in Harrisonburg, went to be with The Lord on Saturday, March 27, 2010, at her home.
She was born in Charlottesville on Aug. 14, 1922, to the late Samuel Edgar and Maggie Elizabeth Campbell Wade. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, James Robert Failes Sr., in 2006.
Mrs. Failes graduated magna cum laude from Lane High School in Charlottesville and later attended business school. She was employed in the Shenandoah Valley as a secretary with various companies, including Merck and Company Inc. and Shomo & Lineweaver Insurance. She was an active member of Mill Creek Church of the Brethren. Nancy enjoyed spending time with her family, traveling and reading.
Surviving are her three sons, James R. "Bob" Failes Jr. and wife, Linda, of Harrisonburg and his two children, Kelsey Failes, of Harrisonburg and Dr. Tara Louchery and husband, Brian Louchery, of Hagerstown, Md.; Bryan W. Failes and wife, Emily, of Hagerstown, Md., and his three children, Matt Failes, Jessica Baker and Michael Failes; and Patrick K. Failes and wife, Stephanie, of Harrisonburg and their son, Robbie Failes; three great-grandchildren, Clara, Keller and Grant Louchery.
Nancy was the last survivor of 10 siblings, three brothers and seven sisters.
A graveside service with Pastor A. Lee Kinsey presiding will be conducted 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 31, 2010, at Eastlawn Memorial Gardens in Harrisonburg.
The family will receive friends following the service.
Memorial contributions may be made to Mill Creek Building Fund, 7600 Port Republic Road, Port Republic, VA 24471 or the Relay For Life of Harrisonburg /Rockingham, 1920-H Medical Ave., Harrisonburg, VA 22801.
Arrangements are by Kyger Funeral Home in Harrisonburg.
