Dorothy Bingman Nelson

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.