Nancy Belle Robertson Hodge, 87, of Hot Springs, Virginia passed away Monday, June 09, 2025, at her residence.
She was born May 9, 1938, in Warm Springs, Virginia, the daughter of the late Edna Lee Robertson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lonnie Hodge, the love of her life for 65 years. He preceded her in death on July 1, 2019.
Nancy was a dedicated employee of the Hot Springs Pharmacy with 47 years of service having started there in 1965. Prior to that she worked at the Warm Springs Inn as a waitress.
She was a previous member of Ashwood United Methodist Church where she served on the Administrative Board and the Kitchen Committee. She worked tirelessly on the fundraiser committee to build the new social hall. She was a current member of Eden Church where she was very active with the Eden’s Women’s group. An avid bowler, she bowled with the Covington League as well as the Homestead League on the “Fearsome Four” Team. A member of the “Lunch Bunch”, she enjoyed attending their monthly luncheons and spending time with her friends. She was a previous member of the Bath County Cancer Society and an active supporter of the Relay for Life.
She and her husband Lonnie loved to travel and took many trips to Myrtle Beach, Pigeon Forge, and Charlestown, West Virginia. Her son Roger and daughter-in-law Val lived in Michigan, prompting many road trips north to visit family.
Nancy will be remembered as a loving, caring, generous person who was a friend to all.
She is survived by her niece Tracey McCray & husband Mike of McDowell, Virginia; a daughter-in-law, Valerie Hodge of Battlecreek, Michigan; grandchildren, Heather VanAmeyden and Lonnie Vincent Hodge both of Battlecreek; great grandchildren, Taran & Bryce VanAmeyden.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Roger Lee Hodge, and brother, Kenneth Lee Robertson
A funeral service will be conducted at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, June 14, 2025, at McLaughlin & Young Funeral Home with Bill Gram officiating. Interment will be in Warm Springs Cemetery.
The Pallbearers will be Carl Williams, Simon Williams, Tony Stern, Richard McElwee, Freddy Harold, Reed Williams, Atticus Stauffer, Don Ryder, and John Young; Honorary Pallbearers, Jim Lindsay & Wayne Winebriner.
The family will receive friends 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Friday evening at McLaughlin & Young Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Eden Church, 3740 Switzerland Trail ~ Hot Springs, Virginia 24445
So sorry to hear this she lived a great life and will be missed
To the family of Nancy Hodge. I knew Nancy and Lonnie as they used to come into my restaurant (JoJos Place) and have dinner from time to time. A great couple is now together again. RIP Nancy.
So sorry Nancy left us but she is with the Lord now and with her husband,
God bless her.
She was a wonderful kind
Lady,
Prayers for her and her Family.
Cecil and Hella
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Heaven gained another sweet angel on Monday. She is now in the presence of the Lord and she is healed. She is finally reunited with Lonnie, her mama, my dear sweet grandma Emma Swearengin and so many other loved ones up there. May God be with all those who knew and loved Nancy and are mourning her passing. RIP sweet lady.
Lorie Shifflett Porterfield
Dear Tracey & Family,
We extend to you our deepest sympathy and will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Nancy was a lovely lady who was always so friendly and kind when you saw her. She fought hard but she will now be with her loving husband again. Hopefully all the many memories you have shared will help you during this sad time and in the future. God hold you close and give you comfort.
Sincerely with love,
Bob and Debbie Ralston
Heaven gained a sweet Angel on Monday. I know she’s right up there with her dear Lonnie, her mama Edna and my sweet grandma Emma Swearegin and so many other loved ones. I’m sure they are enjoying a wonderful reunion together. May God comfort and bless all those who knew and loved her.
Oh, how we shall miss you Granny. We love you and Grandpa so much I hope you can still feel our hugs and kisses all the way in heaven. Tell Dad we love and miss him to. We all will be so lost now that you guys are all gone. We rejoice in the fact heaven has found it’s Angels and brought them home. Tell we all meet up again. Love you.
Nancy was always such a sweet and kind person. You will be so greatly missed.
Our deepest condolences to the family.
Sincerely,
Eddie & Peggy