Nancy Loughhead Dickinson, 76, of Buena Vista, passed away Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024.

Born Oct. 16, 1947, in Rockbridge County, she was the daughter of the late Clifford Palmer Loughhead and Mary Jane Gilbert Loughhead.

She was also preceded in death by her son, John “Jayde” Harvey Dickinson IV; sister, Susan Cullen; and  brothers, David Clifford Loughhead and Richard Gilbert “Dutch” Loughhead. 

Nancy was a member of Buena Vista UnitedMethodist Church. She was a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother.  Nancy was a PMHS cheer captain and supporter of PM athletics.  She was a dedicated employee and friend of the Rockbridge Area OccupationalCenter friends and she loved and supported the J.D. Dickinson Memorial Foundation.

Surviving are her husband of 55 years, John “Skip” Harvey Dickinson III; daughter, Sarah Dickinson Watts (Shane); daughter-in-law, Amanda Dickinson; five grandchildren, Caroline Watts, Jeremiah Watts, Hayden Watts, Audrey Dickinson and Emma Dickinson; sister, Kathy Harrington (Cyril); brother-in-law, David Cullen; sisters-in-law, Judy Loughhead and Connie Loughhead; many beloved nieces and nephews; and special cousin, Paula Bell Charlton.

A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19, at Green Hill Cemetery with the Rev. Hung Su Lim and Pastor Adam Williams officiating. 

Family will receive friends 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, September 18, at Bolling, Grose and Lotts Funeral Home. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Connections Plus Hospice.

Arrangements are being handled by Bolling, Grose, & Lotts Funeral Home and Cremation Services.