Clara Nell Bancroft

February 24, 1926 - November 21, 2014
Clara Nell Bancroft

Williamsburg ñ Clara Nell (Reese) Bancroft, 88, passed away November

21, 2014. She was born February 24, 1926, in Chattanooga, Tennessee to

the late William and Clara Reese. Nell was a member of the

Williamsburg Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and

the Womenís Club of Williamsburg.

She is preceded in death by her husband, LtCol. Richard A. Bancroft

USMC (Ret); sisters, Evelyn Baker, Wilma Hester, Vivian Busby and

Eugenia Benson; and brothers, William and John Reese.

Nell is survived by her son, Richard A. Bancroft, Jr. of Flagler

Beach, FL; daughter, Ann and husband, Lee Freund of Montclair, VA;

grandson, Mark of Manassas, VA, grand daughter, Sarah and her husband

Ryan Costa of Charlottesville, VA.

Nell will be interred alongside her husband, Richard, at Quantico

National Cemetery. A Celebration of Life will be held December 3,

2014, 2:30 PM at Patriots Colony of Williamsburg. In lieu of flowers,

contribution may be made to the Semper Fi Fund. Bucktrout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.


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  • November 27, 2014
    The Hunter Family says:
    Ann, The Hunters and Bancrofts enjoyed being neighbors at Patriots Colony for many years. Our Dads talked often together about world affairs and our Moms probably wished that they would find something else to talk about! Your Mom was very kind to Shannon. We have a Christmas ornimant (a little teddy bear) that your Mom gave her. We pray for God's peace for you and your family.