Nancy Rupert Obituary Nancy Norvelle Rupert November 6, 1943 - November 27, 2022 Courtland - Nancy Norvelle Rupert, 79 passed away on November 27, 2022. She was born in Rockingham County, Virginia to Walter & Golden Norvelle. She was preceded in death by her parents; her siblings, Joan, Alan and Don; and her granddaughter, Anna Marie. Nancy grew up in Rockingham County and graduated from Albemarle County High School. Her first job was with the University of Virginia and later with Albemarle County Sheriff's office, where she was deputized. She was invited to appear on CBS' gameshow "To Tell The Truth" in 1963 at age 20 as the real "First Female Deputy Sheriff of the East Coast". To Kitty Carlisle's chagrin, Nancy won the game and the prize of her all expense paid trip to New York City. She would leave her beloved Blue Ridge Mountains that she was raised in and all she knew for the love of her life that wore blue..gun metal blue of the Virginia State Police. She married Charles Kenneth Rupert of Pennsylvania on March 30, 1968. They would relocate to Southampton County where she lived 48 years of their 54 years married. Known by most as the sweet smile that greeted you at Family Medical Practice in Franklin, she was later known just as fondly for her time working with her beloved soil and plants at Grayson & Emma's Garden Spot. She was a member of Courtland Baptist Church. Her family was her everything. No better pleasure she found in this world than the love of her grandchildren. Gardening in her wild flower beds, watching corny Hallmark movies, quilting heirloom hand stitched quilts for every grandchild and her long phone calls with her dear friends..these were her worldly treasures. Her Lord was her compass rose. She taught her daughters to love Him with all their hearts and this love now her legacy. Her darling Charlie, the butter to her bread and the breath unto her life. She is survived by her dear husband, Charles Rupert of Courtland; her daughters, JoAnna Gooden (Anthony) and Jessica Stuart (Thomas); and grandchildren, Grace and Gabriel Gooden and Addison Stuart. A memorial service will be held at Wright Funeral Home in Franklin, VA at 1:30pm on Sunday, December 4, 2022. There will be a reception following at 3pm in the fellowship hall at Courtland Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations be made to Union Missions Ministries of Norfolk. Donations to: P.O. Box 3203, Norfolk, VA 23514 or www.unionministries.org. Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wright Funeral Home and Crematory - Franklin on Nov. 29, 2022. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/Nancy-Rupert 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/nancy-rupert-obituary?id38250245 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative Summary of the Obituary Nancy Norvelle Rupert, 79, died on 27 November 2022. Born in Rockingham County, Virginia, she worked at the University of Virginia and as a deputy sheriff. She married Charles Rupert in 1968 and lived in Southampton County. Nancy was known for her work at Family Medical Practice and Grayson & Emma's Garden Spot. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services A memorial service was held at Wright Funeral Home in Franklin, VA at 1:30 pm on 4 December 2022. A reception followed at 3 pm in the fellowship hall at Courtland Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, donations were requested for Union Missions Ministries of Norfolk. ### The Edited Obituary Nancy Norvelle Rupert 6 November 1943 - 27 November 2022 Courtland - Nancy Norvelle Rupert, 79 passed away on 27 November 2022. She was born in Rockingham County, Virginia to Walter & Golden Norvelle. She was preceded in death by her parents; her siblings, Joan, Alan and Don; and her granddaughter, Anna Marie. Nancy grew up in Rockingham County and graduated from Albemarle County High School. Her first job was with the University of Virginia and later with Albemarle County Sheriff's office, where she was deputized. She was invited to appear on CBS' gameshow "To Tell The Truth" in 1963 at age 20 as the real "First Female Deputy Sheriff of the East Coast". To Kitty Carlisle's chagrin, Nancy won the game and the prize of her all expense paid trip to New York City. She would leave her beloved Blue Ridge Mountains that she was raised in and all she knew for the love of her life that wore blue..gun metal blue of the Virginia State Police. She married Charles Kenneth Rupert of Pennsylvania on 30 March 1968. They would relocate to Southampton County where she lived 48 years of their 54 years married. Known by most as the sweet smile that greeted you at Family Medical Practice in Franklin, she was later known just as fondly for her time working with her beloved soil and plants at Grayson & Emma's Garden Spot. She was a member of Courtland Baptist Church. Her family was her everything. No better pleasure she found in this world than the love of her grandchildren. Gardening in her wild flower beds, watching corny Hallmark movies, quilting heirloom hand stitched quilts for every grandchild and her long phone calls with her dear friends..these were her worldly treasures. Her Lord was her compass rose. She taught her daughters to love Him with all their hearts and this love now her legacy. Her darling Charlie, the butter to her bread and the breath unto her life. She is survived by her dear husband, Charles Rupert of Courtland; her daughters, JoAnna Gooden (Anthony) and Jessica Stuart (Thomas); and grandchildren, Grace and Gabriel Gooden and Addison Stuart. A memorial service will be held at Wright Funeral Home in Franklin, VA at 1:30 pm on Sunday, 4 December 2022. There will be a reception following at 3 pm in the fellowship hall at Courtland Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations be made to Union Missions Ministries of Norfolk. Donations to: P.O. Box 3203, Norfolk, VA 23514 or www.unionministries.org. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Nancy Norvelle Rupert | |---------|----------------------------------------------| | Age | 79 | | Birth | 6 November 1943; Rockingham County, Virginia | | Death | 27 November 2022; Courtland, Virginia | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-------------------------|------------------------|-------------------------------| | Nancy Norvelle Rupert | Decedent | Courtland, Virginia | | Charles Kenneth Rupert | Spouse | Courtland, Virginia | | Walter Norvelle | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Golden Norvelle | Predeceased Parent | -- | | JoAnna Gooden | Child | Unknown | | Jessica Stuart | Child | Unknown | | Grace Gooden | Grandchild | Unknown | | Gabriel Gooden | Grandchild | Unknown | | Addison Stuart | Grandchild | Unknown | | Joan | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Alan | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Don | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Anna Marie | Predeceased Grandchild | -- | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Nancy grew up in Rockingham County and graduated from Albemarle County High School. 2. Her first job was with the University of Virginia and later with Albemarle County Sheriff's office, where she was deputized. 3. She appeared on CBS's game show "To Tell The Truth" in 1963 at age 20 as the real "First Female Deputy Sheriff of the East Coast" and won the game. 4. She relocated to Southampton County after marrying Charles Kenneth Rupert in 1968. 5. She was known for her work at Family Medical Practice in Franklin and later at Grayson & Emma's Garden Spot. 6. She was a member of Courtland Baptist Church. 7. Her hobbies included gardening in her wildflower beds, watching Hallmark movies, and quilting heirloom hand-stitched quilts. 8. She valued her long phone calls with dear friends. 9. She taught her daughters to love the Lord with all their hearts, which she considered her legacy. ### Publication Details | Place | Name | Date | |------------|----------------------------------------|--------------------| | Franklin | Wright Funeral Home and Crematory | 29 November 2022 | | Online | Legacy.com | 29 November 2022 |