Nelda Sue Sweeney, 90 of Roanoke VA, passed away on Thursday, February 27th, 2025. Nelda was born on September 15, 1934 in Willis, VA; the daughter of the late Howard and Guida Spence.
Nelda graduated from Willis High School. She worked as a retail clothing buyer with Belk before attending nursing school. She spent her career working for RJ Reynolds hospital, the Department of Health and in home health care.Nelda was an avid gardener, her flower arrangements were featured in the local newspaper. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, singing gospel music, attending church, traveling, and dancing at the Floyd Country Store. She was a lifelong member at New Haven Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her son, Frank Ward Sweeney, Jr.; grandson, Corey Scott Sweeney; brothers, Billy Wayne Spence and Howard Spence Jr.; and sister, Colleen Hutchens.
Nelda is survived by granddaughter, Ashley S. Carr (Geremy), Floyd VA; grandson, Lee M. Sweeney, Roanoke, VA; daughter-in-law, Donna Sweeney, Floyd VA; and great-grandchildren, Jaden, Cameron and Mason.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 2, 2025 in the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Allen Agee officiating. Interment will follow in the Jacksonville Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.
Memorial donations in Nelda’s memory may be directed to Alzheimer's Foundation of America,
225 N Michigan Ave. Floor 17, Chicago IL, 60601. The family would like to extend a special thank you for the outstanding care provided by Friendship Manor, Roanoke Va.
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