Nancy Virginia Risner

In Loving Memory of Nancy Virginia Risner

Nancy Virginia Risner age 46, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born on Oct 13 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Nancy dedicated her life to helping others. As a therapist and social worker, she devoted her career to supporting those facing life's challenges, offering compassion, guidance, and hope to countless individuals and families.

Above all else, Nancy was a devoted and loving mother. She leaves behind her cherished children, Deandre Risner and his fiancée, Haylee Smith; Ayden Reaves; and Aubrey Reaves. She was a proud Ninny to Madelyn Gray, Zayden Smith, Rylee Risner, and Avayah Risner.

She is also survived by her loving siblings, Tomi and Jonah Schenker; Jerald and Veronica Risner; James and Kelsey Risner; and Juanita Martin and Andrew Stephens. She is further survived by her nieces Shannalee Stines, Morgan Kindelan, Tayler Risner, Genevieve Risner, Jayda Schenker, and Victoria Risner; her nephews, Jared Risner, and Tuari Schenker. Nancy is also survived by her god parents and family; James and Kay Duguid; Kristin and Levi Campbell; Mary and Darin Scurlock; and Eli, Sadie, and Samuel Scurlock.

Nancy will be remembered for her compassionate heart, unwavering strength, and deep commitment to making the world a better place. Though her time with us was far too short, the love she shared and the lives she changed will continue to live on in those who knew her.

A celebration of Nancy's life will be held at St. Stephens Episcipoal Church in Beckley WV on Saturday June 13, 2026, at 2pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Inflammatory Breast Cancer Research Foundation, supporting research and advocacy for the disease she fought so courageously. https://ibcresearch.org/