Nancy Demille Obituary

Age - 75

September 11, 2023

Virginia Beach, VA

Nancy O'Brien DeMille, 75, passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Jean O'Brien. Born on September 24, 1947 in Norfolk, Va. , Nancy was raised in Aragona Village in Virginia Beach, Va. She graduated from Princess Anne High School in 1965 and married her high school sweetheart, Bobby DeMille. Nancy was always the life of the party. She loved entertaining and traveling and challenged herself in learning foreign languages. Her worldly adventures included travel to multiple continents - though her favorite experiences were the simple ones spent on the beach with her family. She had a gift for creativity and fashion that helped her found Nancy O. , a business venture where she designed sunglasses, outerwear and more. Nancy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She is survived by her husband and soulmate of 54 years, Bobby DeMille; her daughters Lisa DeMille (Ashburn, VA) Michelle Dea (Don), grandson Braden (San Diego, CA), her son Mike Kernels (Catherine), granddaughter Olivia (Greensboro, NC); her brothers Buster O'Brien (Karen) and Kevin O'Brien (Nancy); her brother-in-law Frank DeMille (Mary) and niece and nephews. A memorial service will be held at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Great Neck Chapel (1264 N. Great Neck Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23454) at 1 p. m. on Friday, September 15, 2023 followed by a burial service at Princess Anne Memorial Park (1110 North Great Neck Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23454). In Lieu of Flowers, donations may be made in Nancy's memory to the Virginia Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad (https://vbvrs. org/DONATE-FORM/) or the charity of your choice.

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