Danyale Nicole Ruppard, age 35, beloved wife, mother, daughter and sister sadly left our world on July
21 st , 2024 at UVA hospital. She was born December 5 th, 1988 to Charles and Donna Via. Nicole brought
so much joy and light into our lives with her kind heart, beautiful smile, and funny sense of humor.
Though her time with us was brief, the depth of love and happiness she shared will forever remain in
our hearts. Nicole’s whole world was her husband Mack and daughter Brynlee. She loved being a wife
and mother and enjoyed every minute she spent with her family. She loved watching her daughter play
softball and was the happiest being there to cheer her on.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Donna Via and grandmother Betty Via. Survivors include her
husband of 6 years, Mack Ruppard, a daughter, Brynlee Ann; father Charles Via, a brother Nick Via,
father-in-law and mother-in law, Mack and Dania Ruppard; sister-in-law, Mary Beth Gambill and
husband Brad, two nephews: Brantley Via and Tyson Gambill, one niece, Peighton Via, and many special
family and friends.
A funeral service in memory of Nicole will be held Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 11:00 am at Hatcher Baptist
Church, 5 Gravel Hill, Dillwyn, VA. 23936. Burial will follow in the Wesley Cemetery, 5211 Wesley Chapel
Rd, Free Union, VA 22940. Donations and contributions can be made to Dunkum Funeral Home, 16923
Oak Street, Dillwyn, VA 23936.