Rich Valley, Roanoke, VA Nancy Taylor Elswick, age 87, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at Valley Health and Rehabilitation Center in Chilhowie, VA after a brief illness. Nancy was born in Tazewell County, Virginia to Charlie B. Taylor, Sr., and Uva Witt Taylor on February 6, 1934. She spent most of her younger years in Tazewell County, before moving with her husband Clyde and son Michael as Clyde travelled with the railroad. She made her home in Roanoke for approximately 60 years before moving back to Rich Valley in November of 2019. Nancy was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde and son Michael; her parents, Charlie B. and Uva Taylor; and brothers, James, David, and Blake. She was also preceded in death by her sister Betty McCall. Nancy was a very devoted wife and mother, and had a very compassionate and caring heart, with just a little bit of stubbornness thrown in for good measure. She will be missed by many, but has had a joyous reunion with her family and friends who have gone on before her. Left to cherish the memories of Nancy are her sisters, Phyllis Burkett, and Christine Cook; brother, Charlie B. Taylor, Jr. and wife Peggy. She is also survived by her daughter-in-law, Margaret; nephews, Denny Taylor and Gloria, Mark Burkett and wife Carolyn; nieces, Amy Taylor, Susan Taylor, Cindy Burkett and husband Jerry Orr, Diane Mabe and husband Bo; great-nephew, Robert Burkett; and many close friends from the Roanoke area. The family would like to express their thanks to all of the people at Valley Health Care for all their care, and compassion given to Nancy during her stay there. As we respect Nancy's wishes, a private service will be held for the immediate family only at the Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville, VA with Pastor Donnie Bailey officiating. She will be laid to rest privately beside her husband Clyde in Roanoke. In lieu of flowers, we ask that donations be made to the Rich Valley Weekday Religious Education Association in Nancy's memory. Those may be mailed to Jane Orr, 4505 Valley Road, Saltville, VA, 24370. Online condolences may be expressed at drhendersonfuneralhome.com. The D.R. Henderson Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Nancy Taylor Elswick family.