Ciara Lynn Nelson-Chalkley, of West Point, Virginia, passed away on September 10, 2026, at the age of 34.
Born on February 14, 1992, in Cape May, New Jersey, Ciara was a loving and warmhearted woman whose greatest joy was the family she built and the people she loved. A devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend, she brought happiness, laughter, and comfort to everyone fortunate enough to know her. Ciara had an infectious smile, a caring nature, unwavering loyalty, and a genuine heart of gold. She was known for being a dedicated and hardworking person in everything she did.
A graduate of Gloucester High School, Ciara built a career as a Merchandising Assistant with the Redwood Group. While she took pride in her work, her family was always her greatest priority. Her husband, Leslie “Les” Chalkley, and their two beloved sons, Luke and Beau, were the center of her world. She cherished every moment spent as a wife and mother and found her greatest happiness in the everyday memories she shared with her husband and boys.
Ciara loved creating lasting memories with those closest to her. She especially enjoyed family vacations to the beach and the mountains, where she could share love, laughter, and meaningful time with the people she loved most. Deeply devoted to family and friends, she was always thinking of others and found great joy in seeing those around her happy. For Ciara, family was everything, and she gave endlessly of herself to the people who mattered most.
Ciara was preceded in death by her father, William S. Nelson and Darlene L. Nelson.
She leaves behind her beloved husband, Leslie “Les” Chalkley; her treasured sons, Luke and Beau; her loving mother, Roberta “Bobbi” Nelson; and her dear “Pop,” Tim Brantley. She is also survived by her siblings, aunts, and uncles: – Amber Hedden, Kayla Watts, Mark Watts, Frank Nelson, Dawn Lopez, Beth Bradby, Paul Nelson, William Nelson, Christina Jordan, and Lynda Clark, as well as many cherished cousins, loved ones, and friends who adored her.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Providence Forge Recreation, 9900 Carriage Road, Providence Forge, VA 23140.
Ciara’s love for her husband, her boys, and her family will remain a lasting part of the lives she touched. Her kindness, warmth, and devotion to those she loved will never be forgotten. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered by all who knew and loved her.
