Nancy Rhodes Dingle

Nancy Ann Barnes Rhodes Dingle, age 63, of Morgantown, WV died at her home in Amissville, VA on Sunday, November 3, 2013 after a long illness. Her much loved son, Justin Rhodes and her loyal companion, Ken Shankle, were by her side. Nancy and her son Justin lived many years in Gaithersburg, MD until she met her love, John Dingle. She then moved to Amissville and married her beloved John. She and John loved their life on their farm. Nancy loved the outdoors. She brought happiness and fun to everyone around her. She had showered so many individuals with her unselfish love. Most important to Nancy, and dear to her heart, were her family members and friends. If you were in either category; family or friend, please know how much she appreciated you and more importantly, how much she truly loved you. During her illness, Nancy was graced with the presence of her dedicated and loving son Justin Rhodes along with her loyal companion Ken who took excellent care of Nancy and more importantly, gave her dignity, love, comfort and support. Special thanks to Hospice of the Rapidan for their wonderful care, to her caregivers over the years, and to her much loved family friend Barbara Leonard who cared for Nancy as well as Nancy’s late mother, Barbara Barnes of Morgantown, WV. She is preceded in death by her sister; Carol; parents, Donald and Barbara Ann Barnes; and her husband, John Dingle. She is survived by her son, Justin Rhodes who stood by her side and cared for his mother unconditionally. She leaves a grandson, Kyle Rhodes of Hallowell, Maine; nephew, Jimmy Sands of FL; cousins, Sue Brewer of Goreville, IL, Joe Baker of Chicago, IL, GA Baker of Las Vegas, NV, Eldon Leonard of Morgantown, WV, Richard Leonard of Watertown, NY and her precious second cousins who were just like daughters to her, Amie Corbett of Chantilly, VA, Kelsey Leonard of Greenville, NC and Olivia Leonard of Morgantown, WV. Per Nancy’s wishes, her body will be cremated and her remains will be shared with the remains of her deceased husband, John Dingle. Friends and family are invited to join in a celebration of Nancy’s life at a memorial service Sunday, November 10, 2013 at Trinity Episcopal Church, Washington, VA from 2 to 4 pm.

Nancy Rhodes Dingle

May 22, 1950 - November 3, 2013