- Date Of Birth: December 7, 1940
- Date Of Death: July 13, 2024
- State: Virginia
Nancy Jessup Tyler, 83, of N. Dinwiddie passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2024. Born December 7, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Katie Grissom and Joseph Clyde Jessup, Sr., and was also preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Lee Tyler, Jr.; brothers, Charlie M. Jessup, Joseph Clyde Jessup, Jr.; and sisters, Louise Jessup Emory and Clara Jessup Bass.
Cooking was another of Nancy’s great passions. She took immense pride in preparing delicious meals, especially for the members of Poole’s Hunting Preserve. After a big fox hunt, hunters could always count on Nancy to have a hearty feast waiting for them. Her culinary skills and hospitality were legendary, and she traveled far and wide with her beloved husband, accompanying him to fox hunts across the region.
Nancy leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, and community spirit. Her gentle soul and caring nature touched the lives of many, and she will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Nancy is survived by her daughter, Janice Tyler Bain (Jim); son, Roy J. Tyler (Janet); four grandchildren, Jessica Bain Elmore (Jon), Jacob Warren Bain (Tina), Amanda Tyler Smith (Johnathan), Alison Tyler Adams (Colton); numerous great-grandchildren; sisters, Frances J. Harrell, Barbara J. Scribner; brother, Richard “Buck” Jessup; numerous nieces, nephews and other extended family members.
