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     Nancy Rebecca Guilliams Nancy Guilliams Bradley, age 82, of Rocky Mount, passed through the gates of Heaven on February 7, 2026, after a long courageous battle with Glioblastoma. She was born to Thelmo (John) and Minnie Guilliams, on October 24, 1943. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Minnie, her sisters and brothers-in-law, Mary Ann and Henry Webb; Barbara and Glenn Randleman, Erma Custer and a very special Grandson, Adam Willie. She is survived by her children, Lisa Compton (Darryl) of Floyd and Jeffrey Bernard (Danene) of Callaway; 3 grandchildren, Josh and Erin Bernard, Deanna and Alex Barceló, and Emily and Billy White. She also is survived by 10 great-grandchildren, Hudson, Finley and Micah Bernard, Mia Lilly, and Amelia Barceló, Jocelyn and Grady Smith, Carson Willie, Oliver and Vinny Young; and awaiting the arrival of an additional baby girl in April. Nancy also is survived by many nieces, and nephews which she loved dearly especially, Vicki Cook. Nancy was a lifetime member of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Callaway, where she served as treasurer, choir member and loyal servant to Jesus Christ. Nancy worked for the Franklin County School System for 34 years and was very proud of her service to the children in this county. She had many friends in her employment which she considered as family over the years. She greatly enjoyed bluegrass music and travelling the dance circuit with her many special friends. She loved babies, and was very interested in her many great-grandchildren and enjoyed watching as they grew. She loved going to their sporting events and other activities. The family would like to give special thanks to her caregivers, Mae Conner, Doris Davis, and Carolyn Mattox who provided her with their loving care through this journey. Special thanks also goes to the staff of Carilion Hospice of Franklin County for their exceptional care, especially Hannah Caller, Sabrina Reeves and Helen Wilcox. Funeral Services will be held from St. Peters Episcopal Church. Inurnment will be in the Church Columbarium.³ She was buried at St. Peters Episcopal Church Columbarium, 732 Turners Creek Road, Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.³ She was born on October 24, 1943 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 As of August 17, 1962,her married name was Bernard.¹ She married Willard Douglas "Billy" Bernard, son of Willard Hairston "Bill" Bernard and Casey Lura Jones, on August 17, 1962 at Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ Nancy Rebecca Guilliams and Willard Douglas "Billy" Bernard were divorced on July 29, 1986 at Franklin Co., Virginia.² Nancy Rebecca Guilliams died on February 7, 2026 at Virginia at age 82.³