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Nancy Roberson Brown

03/03/1939 - 12/13/2022

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Obituary For Nancy Roberson Brown

Nancy Roberson Brown, 83, of Martinsville, VA passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at Forsyth Medical Center, Winston-Salem, NC. She was born March 3, 1939 in Grand Rapids, MI. She was preceded in death by her parents, J.J. Roberson and Opal P. Roberson.

Nancy graduated from Stephens College in Columbia, MO in 1958. Early in her career she worked for General Motors in Detroit, Michigan and later for Ford Motor Company. She met her husband Robert in Detroit. They were married in 1962 and moved to Martinsville in 1964.

Nancy was a member of Forest Hills Presbyterian Church. Over the years she enjoyed volunteering for various local organizations, including the Martinsville Memorial Hospital and served as member and leader of various committees in her church. Mrs. Brown was an avid lover of animals and financially supported a number of animal rights rescue organizations.

She is survived by her husband, Robert L. Brown of the residence; children, Craig Brown of Statesboro, GA and David Brown (Julia) of Mount Pleasant, SC; grandchildren, Cameron Brown, Chandler Brown, Elizabeth Brown, and Ellis Brown; brother, John P. Roberson (Kitty); and nieces, Kimberly Roberson and Jennifer Roberson.

Visitation will be held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, December 18, 2022 at Norris Funeral Services, Martinsville Chapel.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the SPCA of Martinsville and Henry County, Best Friends Animal Society of Kanab, UT, Forest Hills Presbyterian Church, or a charity of your choice.

Norris Funeral Services, Martinsville, VA is serving the Brown family.

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