Nancy D. Steeley, age 83, of Charles Town, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 20, 2026, at Spring Arbor of Winchester in Winchester, Virginia.
Born on December 14, 1942, in Hagerstown, Maryland, Nancy was the beloved daughter of the late Albert L. Daly and Anna A. (Robinson) Daly. She spent her early years in Hagerstown, graduating high school from St. Maria Goretti High School before going on to earn her Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Notre Dame of Maryland University in Baltimore.
Nancy began her career in early childhood education before dedicating her life as a devoted, full-time stay-at-home mother. Her heart for service extended beyond her home—she gave her time as a volunteer at St. Agnes Hospital in Baltimore, actively participated in the PTA and school activities while her children were growing up and was a member of the Charles Town Garden Club. An avid doll collector, Nancy found great joy in her hobby and cherished her lifelong friendships, remaining close with her dear school friends from Hagerstown throughout her life.
Nancy was a woman of devout Catholic faith and a member of St. James the Greater Catholic Church in Charles Town, WV.
She is survived by her devoted children: her daughter, Colleen Happy (Hank); and her sons, Kevin Steeley (Leslie) and Brian Steeley (Alissa). She leaves behind seven loving grandchildren: Emily Happy, Natalie Happy, Madison Bayliss (Bryan), Mason Steeley (Katherine), Mallory Bakken (Jaxon) Cameron Steeley, and Brooke Steeley, as well as her two precious great-grandchildren, Colton, and Crew Bayliss.
In addition to her parents, Nancy was preceded in death by her brother, Timothy Daly.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. James the Greater Catholic Church in Charles Town, WV, on Monday, August 10, 2026 at 10am. Burial will take place at New Cathedral Cemetery in Baltimore, Maryland.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Nancy’s honor to Blue Ridge Care, 333 W. Cork St., Suite 405, Winchester, VA 22601.