In Loving Memory 

Nancy Marie Burke Mottley, 84, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2024, by the side of her daughter and son-in-law in Denton,Texas.

Born on August 8th, 1939, to Wilson J. Burke, Sr. (a carpenter and farmer who helped run his father's apple & tomato cannery) & Mary M. Whitbeck Burke.

Nancy, a determined & hard worker, grew up on a farm in the Shenandoah Valley, in Front Royal, VA with her 5 brothers and 9 sisters, totaling 15 in all. Being in a large family you could always count on her passionate, strong, courageous & generous opinions. Family was central to her life with large family gatherings, fun-filled reunions full of clever activities with all her sisters, brothers, nieces, nephews, and extended family.

Nancy married James Vernon Mottley in November of 1958. They raised their 2 children, Joi Ellen Mottley McKinney and James (Jay) Vernon Mottley II, in both, Virginia and California. After a detour, Nancy finally settled at her dream home on Lake Anna, in Bumpass, Virginia.

Forever loyal to her family and friends, Nancy was always present – never missing an opportunity to have some fun. She loved to entertain and enjoyed working on projects, but being with her children and grandchildren, was her favorite, as they were her pride & joy.

A woman who loved art and adventure. With her many talents, Nancy was able to dazzle everyone with her creativity. There wasn’t an art form she wouldn't try. From a talented seamstress, always planning another sewing

project, her love of painting with watercolors, ceramics, gardening, traveling, teaching, helping others, enjoying boat rides, and having fun times at the lake. She traveled abroad and even got her overseas drivers license so she could explore the other countries. She raised her children to never give up and to be confident in whatever they pursued.

Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, Wilson J. & Mary Burke, Sr. her sisters & brothers, Barbara Baer, Frances Beckner, Jackson Burke, Luther Burke, Susan Fischer, Mabel Updike, William (Inky) Burke Sr., and Jean Ann Johnson.

Nancy is survived by, her loving daughter, Joi M. McKinney and husband, Guy A. McKinney, of Highland Village, Texas; her son, James (Jay) V. Mottley and his companion Linda Nanny, of Mineral, Virginia; two grandsons, [sons of Guy & Joi McKinney], Travis Guy McKinney of Conroe, TX (wife-Emily Sheets) and Matthew Bradley McKinney, (wife-Taylor McKinney), her two brothers, Stewart Burke of Front Royal, VA and Thomas Burke of Warrenton, VA; five sisters, Clara Thompson of Front Royal, VA, Anna Bell Baer of Warrenton, VA, Peggy Scheetz of Richmond, VA, Weltie Kelly of Beltsville, Maryland and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.

Nancy leaves behind a tapestry of memories and love, as she rejoices with no more pain she will join her beloved dog, Molly, her parents, all her siblings, and friends. Her light leaves us with a lifetime of cherished moments in the hearts of those she touched, until we meet again at Heavens’ gate.

Rest In Peace Mom... We love you and miss you!        

Psalm 23 - A psalm of David.

1 The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.

2 He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters,

3 he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake.

4 Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.

6 Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.              

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