Nancy Jane Alexander Stoots

Nancy Jane Alexander Stoots, 84, of Lebanon, Virginia went to her heavenly home on Thursday, October 15, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents, Smith and Georgia Alexander, her husband, Gent (Buddy) Stoots, Jr., her daughters, Janet Marie Stoots and Rhonda Kaye Tompa and son-in-law, Bobby Gene Tompa; special grandson-in-law, Eric Jeter; sisters, Betty Clark and Bertha Fife; brothers, Ernie Alexander and Eddie Alexander; brothers-in-law, Claude Fife, Buster Clark, Bob Stoots, and Bill Stoots; sister-in-law, Shelby Alexander.

Nancy was an employee of Russell County Medical Center where she retired as a Switchboard Manager. She was a member of Cedar Creek Baptist Church where she attended for over 50 years. She was a lady of strong Christian faith and lived her life witnessing to family and others she met. Her heart of gold led her to live a life of sacrifice by always helping others. Her grandchildren have so many precious memories of the times they spent with their grandmother which they will treasure forever. Nancy was known for her kindness to all she met.

Survivors include her sons, Greg and wife, Sheila and Mike and wife, Lori; daughter, Rita and husband, Darryl; nine grandchildren, Amber Williams, Angel Jeter, Amanda Bingaman, and husband, Garrett, Ashton Dye and husband, Matt, Alex Tompa and wife, Allyshea, Ariel Groves, Coy Stoots and wife, Taylor, Andy Stoots, and Cole Stoots and wife, Madison; eight great-grandchildren, Dara King, Blake Williams, Aiden Dye, Nevaeh Groves, Carmine Groves, Ruthie Bingaman, Mason Bingaman and Ryder Stoots; brothers, Kyle Alexander and wife, Hazel and Danny Alexander; brother-in-law, Butch Stoots and wife, Sharon; sisters-in-law, Barbara Stoots and Diana Stoots; several nieces and nephews.

The family would like to extend special thanks to her neighbors and friends, Ancil and Jean Murphy and Randall Williams for all they did for Nancy. They want to thank Peggy Musick for being a friend to Nancy. She enjoyed the many visits and acts of kindness shown to her over the years. They also want to express their gratitude to Dr. Charlotte Townsend and her nurses, Ben and Courtney, Amedisys Home Health Care of Abingdon, Virginia and Caris Hospice Health Care of Cedar Bluff, Virginia.

Funeral services will be conducted at 7 pm Sunday, October 18, 2026, in the Chapel of Combs-Hess Funeral & Cremation Service chapel with Rev. Donnie Musick and Rev. Darrell Harmon officiating. The family will receive friends from 5 pm until time of service. Interment will be at 11 am on Monday October 19, 2026, in Russell Memorial Cemetery. All those wishing to attend are asked to meet at the funeral home to go in procession by 10:40 am. Pallbearers will be Coy Stoots, Andy Stoots, Cole Stoots, Blake Williams, Alex Tompa, Aiden Dye, Matt Dye, Mason Bingaman, and Garrett Bingaman.

Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family on our website at www.chfunerals.com or the funeral home Facebook page. Combs-Hess Funeral and Cremation Service, 291 Highway 71, Lebanon, Virginia 24266, (276)-889-4444.