Nancy Ozella Heatwole

Nancy O. Heatwole, 94

Nancy Ozella Heatwole, 94, a resident of Harrisonburg, went to be with the Lord on October 4, 2017 at Sentara RMH Medical Center.
Nancy was born on March 23, 1923 in Rockingham County and was the daughter of the late Melvin Jasper and Mollie Grace Coffman Heatwole
Nancy attended Oakland View School. She worked as a seamstress for the pants factory in Bridgewater, as crepe spinner for Stehli Silk Mill in Harrisonburg, a secretary for Mennonite Broadcast, and lastly as a dental assistant for Dr. Bruce in Harrisonburg until her retirement.
For many years, she lived a life of servanthood and was dedicated to helping several of her sisters who had aging and physical needs. She was an avid quilter, and had numerous quilts for donations over the years at the Mennonite Relief Sale. She was an active member of the Bank Mennonite Church.
She was an active member of the VMRC Community where she had lived for many years.
Surviving are two sisters-in-law, Betty Heatwole and Lou Heatwole; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Esther Heatwole Knicely, Lora, Joseph, Martha, John, Ina, Simeon, M.J., James and Hiriam Heatwole.
A graveside service will be held on Friday, at 2 p.m. at the Bank Mennonite Cemetery. A memorial service will be held following the graveside at 3 p.m. at Pike Mennonite Church with Bank Mennonite Church Ministry officiating.
The casket will be closed and there will be no formal visitation.
Memorial contributions may be made to the VMRC Compassion Fund, 1501 Virginia Avenue, Harrisonburg, Virginia 22802.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.mcmullenfh.com.
McMullen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.