Nila Bland

Nila Bland, 77, of Brandywine, West Virginia passed away Monday, October 16, 2023 at Sentara RMH in Harrisonburg, Virginia.

She was born September 6, 1946 at Moyers, West Virginia and was the daughter of the late Wilmoth Raines and Edna Jane Harper.

She graduated from Franklin High School, and worked as a Pendleton County Tax Deputy, at Franklin Enterprises and Shreve Tax Service.  Nila was a member of the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church.  She was dedicated to her community and served for many years as President of the South Fork Vol. Fire Dept. Ladies Auxiliary, as well as Administrator and Treasurer of the South Fork Vol. Fire Dept.  She served in many capacities with the Treasure Mountain Festival Association and was a member of the Pendleton County Extension Homemakers.  

On October 9, 1965 she married Dale W. Bland, who preceded her in death on June 17, 2022.

She is survived by – 

One daughter -       

Tammy Davis of Franklin, WV

One son – 

Andy Bland (Julie) of Franklin

One brother – 

Lannie F. Propst of Valley Head, WV

Three grandchildren – 

Megan Austin (Matt) of Summerville, SC

Laura Meek (Michael) of Chesapeake, VA

Kolton Bland of Franklin

One great-grandson – 

Mason Meek

She was preceded in death by a brother, Barry E. “Huck” Propst, and a son-in-law, James Davis.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 PM Thursday, October 19, 2023 at Kimble Funeral Home, where a funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, October 20 in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Michael Loudermilk officiating.

Interment will be at Pine Hill Cemetery at Brandywine.

Memorials may be made to South Fork Fire Dept., P. O. Box 297, Brandywine, West Virginia 26802, South Fork Rescue Squad, 124 Black Thorn Road, Sugar Grove, WV  26815, or Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 687 Siple Mountain Road, Franklin, WV  26807.