Annielee “Nancy” Welch Bentley, 85, of Midlothian, formerly of Downings, passed away at home on November 16, 2017. Nancy was the widow of Dr. Jack Kitchener Bentley.
She is survived by two daughters and their spouses, Ann Bentley Johnstone and Frank Johnstone of Powhatan, and Marie Bentley Tesh and David Tesh of Midlothian.; two grandchildren, Michael Tesh and his wife Carrie Tesh of Midlothian, and Stephanie Johnstone and her boyfriend, Kyle Martin, of Richmond; and a great-granddaughter, Riley Jean Tesh. She is also survived by her brother, John W. Welch II and his wife, Martha (a devoted sister-in-law), of Heathsville, brother-in laws Ben Bentley of Charlotte, NC, and Clarence (Buddy) Becraft and his wife, sister-in-law June Bentley, of Gaithersburg, MD, and sister-in-law Sally Bentley of Bristol, VA, and many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews, and great-great nephews.
The family would like to thank and extend their heartfelt gratitude to her dedicated caregiver, Carolyn Clark and her amazing team: Chablis Clark, Carolyn Clark, Debbie Taylor, and Nakita Lee. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, November 21 from 5 – 7 pm at Woody Funeral Home, Parham Chapel, 1771 N. Parham Road, Henrico, VA . Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, November 22 at noon at Bethany Baptist Church, Callao, VA.
Nancy loved travelling, golfing, animals, and supporting many charities. We ask that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made in her memory to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America, or The ALS Association.
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