Nancy Julia Pates Atkins passed peacefully in the comfort of her children on Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at the age of 89.
Nancy grew up in Fredericksburg and attended Fredericksburg City Schools. She graduated from Mary Washington College with a Bachelor of Science degree and earned her Masters in Education from the University of Virginia. Nancy was a devoted wife, mother, Christian, and educator. She taught in the public school system for 42 years.
Nancy was preceded in death by her husband, of 64 years, James Alvan Atkins. She is survived by her three children, Dean Jefferson Atkins (Wanda) of King George, Debbie A. Thompson (Wink) of Fredericksburg, and Dr. Kaye Wigginton (John) of Keller, Texas. In addition, she was blessed to have shared her life with her eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
She was an avid reader and enjoyed socializing with her family and numerous friends, which included many former students.
The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 13 at Covenant Funeral Service, Fredericksburg. A service will held at 11 am in the funeral home chapel. Interment will immediately follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Nancy grew up in Fredericksburg and attended Fredericksburg City Schools. She graduated from Mary Washington College with a Bachelor of Science degree and earned her Masters in Education from the University of Virginia. Nancy was a devoted wife, mother, Christian, and educator. She taught in the public school system for 42 years.
Nancy was preceded in death by her husband, of 64 years, James Alvan Atkins. She is survived by her three children, Dean Jefferson Atkins (Wanda) of King George, Debbie A. Thompson (Wink) of Fredericksburg, and Dr. Kaye Wigginton (John) of Keller, Texas. In addition, she was blessed to have shared her life with her eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
She was an avid reader and enjoyed socializing with her family and numerous friends, which included many former students.
The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 13 at Covenant Funeral Service, Fredericksburg. A service will held at 11 am in the funeral home chapel. Interment will immediately follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Nancy Julia Pates Atkins passed peacefully in the comfort of her children on Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at the age of 89.
Nancy grew up in Fredericksburg and attended Fredericksburg City Schools. She graduated from Mary Washington College with a Bachelor of Science degree and earned her Masters in Education from the University of Virginia. Nancy was a devoted wife, mother, Christian, and educator. She taught in the public school system for 42 years.
Nancy was preceded in death by her husband, of 64 years, James Alvan Atkins. She is survived by her three children, Dean Jefferson Atkins (Wanda) of King George, Debbie A. Thompson (Wink) of Fredericksburg, and Dr. Kaye Wigginton (John) of Keller, Texas. In addition, she was blessed to have shared her life with her eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
She was an avid reader and enjoyed socializing with her family and numerous friends, which included many former students.
The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 13 at Covenant Funeral Service, Fredericksburg. A service will held at 11 am in the funeral home chapel. Interment will immediately follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Nancy grew up in Fredericksburg and attended Fredericksburg City Schools. She graduated from Mary Washington College with a Bachelor of Science degree and earned her Masters in Education from the University of Virginia. Nancy was a devoted wife, mother, Christian, and educator. She taught in the public school system for 42 years.
Nancy was preceded in death by her husband, of 64 years, James Alvan Atkins. She is survived by her three children, Dean Jefferson Atkins (Wanda) of King George, Debbie A. Thompson (Wink) of Fredericksburg, and Dr. Kaye Wigginton (John) of Keller, Texas. In addition, she was blessed to have shared her life with her eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
She was an avid reader and enjoyed socializing with her family and numerous friends, which included many former students.
The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 13 at Covenant Funeral Service, Fredericksburg. A service will held at 11 am in the funeral home chapel. Interment will immediately follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.
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