Nancy June Hempfield Kelley, 92, of Waynesboro, Virginia, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on November 6, 1933 in Clearfield, Pennsylvania, she lived a full and joyful life defined by devotion to her family, her community, and her unmistakable sense of humor.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Donald Edward Kelley; her parents, Lambeth Page Hempfield and Mary Monsell Hempfield; her brother, Edward Lee Hempfield, and his wife Patricia; and her grandson, Keaton Kelley Bohrmann.

On August 8, 1953, Nancy married her high school sweetheart, Donald Edward Kelley. Together, they shared 72 wonderful years of marriage, building a life filled with love, laughter, and unwavering partnership. Their marriage was the foundation of a large and devoted family that brought Nancy endless pride and happiness.

She was the loving mother of four daughters: Kathleen Marie Kelley Briggs, Maureen Ann Kelley, Dr. Colleen Mary Kelley Bohrmann, and Karen Lynn Kelley Miller. Her family grew to include sons-in-law Brian Briggs, Klaus Bohrmann, and Alphonso "Pee Wee" Miller; Maureen's  partner, Tim Kent; grandchildren Lisa Marie Briggs Potter (husband Daniel Potter), Amy Kelley Briggs, Klaus Michael Bohrmann (wife Taylor Bohrmann), and Jordan Kelley Miller (fiancé Eric Strohecker); and great-grandchildren James Edward Potter, Beau Kelley Bohrmann, Brynnly Paige Bohrmann, and Blakely June Bohrmann.

Her brother Edward and wife Patricia's children and their families — Michael Hempfield, Kim Cochran, John Hempfield, and Kady Franketti— were loved by Nancy as her own and remain cherished companions to their cousins.

Nancy lived in Waynesboro since 1978 and became a well-known and much-loved figure in the community through her work at the Waynesboro YMCA, where she served as Aquatics Director for more than 20 years. In that role, she taught countless children and adults how to swim, led water aerobics classes, and made the pool a place of encouragement, discipline, and laughter. Many in the community remember her voice echoing across the water — equal parts instruction and humor.

Before finding her calling at the YMCA, Nancy held a variety of jobs that became family legend, including a brief but failed stint at a jewelry kiosk in Chesapeake and an ill-fated experience at a photo mat in New Orleans that ended with her van being stolen. She told these stories often and with great enthusiasm, always laughing the hardest at herself.

Nancy and Donald were the proud parents of four competitive swimmers, and the sport of swimming became a lifelong family passion. Like her husband, she became one of the most respected swimming officials in the United States. For more than 50 years, she served as a certified referee and official with AAU/USA Swimming, the University of Virginia and James Madison University swimming and diving programs, YMCA Swimming, the Atlantic Coast Conference, and NCAA Swimming and Diving. Together, they devoted countless hours to the swimming community and formed friendships across the country.

Nancy was a faithful member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, where she remained active for many years and formed lasting friendships.

Above all else, Nancy loved her family fiercely. She had a wicked sense of humor, a strong will, and a gift for making people feel welcome. Whether cheering from the sidelines, teaching from the pool deck, or telling a story at the kitchen table, she brought energy and warmth wherever she went.

The family extends special and heartfelt thanks to the extraordinary team of caregivers who made every day brighter for her. We are deeply grateful to the Medi-Hospice staff — Nurse Amber, Wanda, Alyson, Chaplain Kevin, and Music Man Ed — as well as her devoted daily caretakers, Ashley, Regina, and Cambridge, for their kindness, compassion, and sense of humor.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to a local youth or community sports program, in honor of Nancy's lifelong belief that every child should have the chance to learn, play, and grow.