Dorothy Bingman Nelson, 96, of Patrick Springs, VA, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2024, at Blue Ridge Therapy Connection surrounded by her children.
She was born on September 5, 1927, in Critz, Va., to the late Sandy Reed Bingman and Sallie Cummings Bingman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Warren Nelson; sisters, Virginia B. (Ruth) Dickson, Mary Evelyn Bingman, and Frances B. Ashburn; brothers, James Cummings Bingman, Sandy “Moir” Bingman, William Allen “Bill” Bingman, Thomas Calvin Bingman, and David Arthur Bingman; brother-in-law, Donnell D. Dickson; sisters-in-law, Imogene M. Bingman and Virginia S. Bingman; nephews, Billy Mills Bingman, and Donnie D. Dickson III; and niece, Beth B. Crouch.
She learned to work hard at an early age coming from such a large family and instilled that in her children. She was a public servant for 10 years working first at Dupont, later at Bassett mirror in gold leafing, then seven years at Stanley, in the sanding room. She made many friends through her travels.
Her greatest enjoyment was working outside. She was a farmer, a gardener, a great cook, and had a passion for flowers or anything that bloomed, and most of all she loved her family. She was a lifelong member of Salem Church but unable to attend these last several years. She will be deeply missed.
Dorothy is survived by daughter, Sandra N. Tobler (Rich) and son, Larry J. Nelson (Diann), both of Patrick Springs; grandchildren, Sally T. Rondeau of Daleville, VA, Mark R. Nelson of Melbourne, FL, Lisa Fain (Jon) of Danville, VA, and great-grandchildren, Nora Ruth Rondeau and Clara Fain, and many nieces and nephews. Special thanks to caregivers Andrea Lhamon and Cindy Childress, Mountain Valley Hospice, and Carilion Health care workers.
Funeral services will be held Saturday June 29, 2024, at 11 AM at Norris Funeral Home, Stuart Chapel with Pastor John Franklin officiating. Burial will follow at Critz cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10 AM to 11 AM before the service.
At the family’s request, no flowers are requested or expected. If you would like to honor her life, please send a donation to Salem Church Endowment Fund, 159 Salem Church Road, Patrick Springs, VA 24133.
