Nancy Willis Bush, 86 of Berkeley Springs, WV, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at Berkeley Springs Healthcare Center with her daughter and grandson by her side.
Nancy was born in 1938 in Charles Town, WV, the daughter, of the late John and Goldie Willis. Nancy was a graduate of Charles Town High School. She worked as a sales associate for Leggett’s in Charles Town, was co-manager of Shenandoah Motel in Charles Town with her husband, and lastly was a bookkeeper for Shenandoah Nursing Home in Ranson. Nancy attended Zion Episcopal Church in Charles Town. She was very family-oriented and devoted much of her life to her family and was known for her sweet & gentle nature. Nancy enjoyed bowling years ago with her late husband. While at Berkeley Springs Healthcare Center, she was president of the nursing home council for 5 years.
Nancy married Albert Dean Bush on August 18, 1956, in Charles Town, WV, and he preceded her in death on July 20, 2010.
She is survived by her daughter, Valerie Gay Breeden (Johnny) of Falling Waters, WV, son, Vincent Dean Bush (Thelma) of Martinsburg, WV; grandchildren, Ashley Bush Troup, Stephen Patrick Bush, Daniel Robert Rice, Dillon John Rice (Melanie); and great-grandchildren, Trinity Faythe Troup, Madeline Lynn Troup, Nova Moon Bush and John Thomas Rice.
Along with her parents and husband, Nancy is preceded in death by her great-grandson, Michael Miracle Troup; sisters, Katherine Edwards, Mildred Brady, Evelyn Dennison and brothers, Herman, John and Ronald Willis.
Services for Nancy will be private.