Nadine Hale Slusher

 

Nadine Hale Slusher, 96, of Floyd, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2026 leaving behind a legacy of kindness, generosity, faith, and devotion to family and community. She is preceded in death by her husband, Maurice Slusher; and her parents, Horace and Myrtle Hale.

Nadine grew up in Copper Hill and graduated from Check School in 1947. As a young woman, she was an avid sports enthusiast playing High School softball, basketball, and later independent ball. It was on the basketball court where she met her husband (after he tracked her down), beginning a loving partnership that would last a lifetime.

She shared a love of sports with Maurice and children that continued throughout her life, watching her favorite baseball team, the Washington Nationals, and college basketball on TV, especially the girls’ games.

After graduation she worked at Locke Company in Roanoke and later as a substitute teacher at Floyd Elementary and High School. She then served 20 years as the Floyd County Clerk of the Juvenile and Domestic District Court, retiring in 1993.

She was known for her fairness, compassion, and commitment to helping others. Nadine was a faithful and active member of Falling Branch United Methodist Church. After retirement, she found great joy in her volunteer work at Angels in the Attic where she cherished the friendships she formed there and especially the time she spent working alongside her sister-in-law, Jane (Slusher) Williams. Nadine especially liked being known as the “Shoe Lady” since she kept the area neat and organized just like her household. In 2012, in recognition of their lifelong contributions to others and the Floyd community, she and Maurice were chosen to be a Grand Marshall in the Floyd Christmas parade.

Nadine will be remembered for her selfless spirit, deep devotion to family, and her constant thoughtfulness toward others. She had a special gift for making people feel appreciated, often sending the perfect card or note to thank someone for their kindness. Her quiet acts of generosity and genuine care of others touched many lives.

Surviving are her son, Richard Slusher (Liang); daughter, Denise Wilson; grandchildren, Sarah Wilson Johnston (Travis), Katie Wilson; great-grandchildren, Quinn, Maisie, Beau Johnston; and brother, Thomas Hale (Janie); and numerous loving cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Of all her attributes and positive impact on her church and community, her greatest achievement was raising Richard and Denise with unconditional love and motherly discipline.

The family wishes to thank Falling Branch United Methodist Church friends for their loving care and compassion, and a loving thanks to Alice Slusher with whom she shared a special relationship.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at Falling Branch United Methodist Church with Pastor Timothy Hale officiating. Interment will follow in the Jacksonville Cemetery. The family will receive friends from Noon until 2 p.m. prior to the service at the church.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Floyd Historical Society, P.O. Box 292, Floyd, VA 24091, or the Old Church Gallery, P.O. Box 41, Floyd, VA 24091.