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Mrs. Nancy Plybon Guthrie, age 71, of Marion, NC, passed away Saturday, May 26, 2012 at her residence with her loving family by her side. Nancy was born in York County, SC on June 5, 1940 to the late Charles Thomas Plybon, Jr. and Kathryne Hanks Plybon. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Marion. Mrs. Guthrie was a teacher at McDowell High School and principal of East McDowell Junior High School before retiring in 2006. In retirement, she was an educational coach for early colleges; Buncombe County and Rutherford County Early Colleges and Avery County Modified High School. Not only was she a teacher, mentor and friend, Nancy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister who was loved by all who knew her. Nancy had the passion and drive of a leader, but the heart of a servant, and was blessed to be a positive force and impact on so many lives in her short time in this world.
Left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of 50 years, Norman C. Guthrie, Jr.; one daughter, Kally Guthrie Dotson and her husband, Greg of Rutherfordton, NC; two sons, Norman Scott Guthrie and his wife, Susan of Huntersville, NC; and Neal Clements Guthrie and his wife, Jennifer of Simpsonville, SC; one sister, Mary Kathryne “Micky” Howe and her husband, Joe of York, SC; three grandchildren, Madison, Morgan and Tyler. Surviving nieces and nephews include Dr. Joseph A. Howe, wife Laura and their children Will and Kate; and Melissa Howe and her children, Justin and Jennifer Snipes. She was preceded in death by nephew Michael T. Howe.
A celebration of life will be held Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church of Marion with Revs. Kent Smith and Michael Holder officiating. The family will receive friends on Wednesday immediately following the service.
Those desiring to make a memorial contribution in Mrs. Guthrie’s memory are encouraged to consider First United Methodist Church of Marion, 176 Robert Street, Marion, NC 28752.
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Ralphia Newell
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Posted Sun May 27, 2012
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Norman and Family,
You are in our hearts and prayers as you mourn the loss of Nancy. May God give you the strength you need at this difficult time. John & Ralphia Newell, and Mildred Webb
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Randy and Virginia Williams
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Posted Sun May 27, 2012
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May God be with the family as they mourn for such a wonderful lady that will be truly missed by so many. Nancy was such a wonderful influence on so many and affected so many young lives and minds. During the years that we were so privileged to know her we feel truly blessed that our paths crossed. Remember that beautiful smile that she always had to share and all the fun times that you spent together.
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Your Daughter
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Posted Sun May 27, 2012
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What do I say to a mother who was the greatest person that I ever knew. Mom there is no way to express my love for you. You were the kindest, most loving, caring person on earth. My heart aches to no longer be able to hold you, kiss you and talk to you. You were the best Nana to two little girls that have adored you since the day they were born. We will take care of PawPaw just as you would have wanted us to do. You taught me that love and loving others is the only way to live, I know that is why I am the person I am today.
I know you will be a shining star always looking down on me and my faith is so deep now because I want to spend eternity with you. I love you so much and I will see you again! I will never be the same but will remember all that you have taught me through the years and I will be a better person. I love you
Kally, your daughter who loves you to the moon and back
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Brenda & John Miller
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Posted Sun May 27, 2012
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Norman and family,
May God bless and strengthen you in your loss. I have loving memories of Nancy and our times together at First Presbyterian. She was a kind, sweet and talented early friend.
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Tonya Waycaster
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Posted Sun May 27, 2012
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Norman and family,
Please accept my sympathy in the passing your wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, friend, and neighbor. What impressed me about Nancy was her beautiful smile whenever I saw her, no matter if she was feeling good or not. What impressed me about Norman, was his undying love and dedication to this woman. Nancy and I joked about what a wonderful Nurse that Norman had became. Please know that she will watch over you and the family for years to come. Time heals, cherish your memories and I will continue to uplift you in my prayers.
Please let me know if I can help in any way.
Much Love,
Tonya Waycaster
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Mr and Mrs Bill Barnes and Family
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Posted Sun May 27, 2012
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you all in this most difficult time. Nancy was so special to so many, and will always be remembered with love.
Bill and Dolly Barnes, Amy Barnes, Patricia Barnes Kerr, and Bonnie Barnes Counts
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Ron Burgin
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Posted Sun May 27, 2012
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I am so sorry for your loss. I loved and respected Nancy and enjoyed working with her at East Jr. High School. She was a wonderful person who cared about her staff and all of the students in her care. I will miss her greatly.
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Harriet Foster
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Posted Sun May 27, 2012
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Nancy,
Words can not begin to express the loss that I feel. Twelve years ago you gave me a chance and became not only my Principal, but a friend, mentor and apart of my family. You inspired, guided, molded, showed love and guided me to become the type of educator that I am today. When I was in need of a simple chair for my classroom, you asked Norm and he brought me one from the factory. You were the head of a family not just a principal. Everyday you are in my thoughts and prayers and that will never change. You changed my life and I am so grateful to you. Thank you.
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Anita and Jim Wages
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Posted Sun May 27, 2012
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Norman and family,
Jim and I extend to you all our deepest sympathy. Nancy was one in a million and she touched everyone she met in some way. She always had that sweet smile and happy personality. We will be praying for you in the days ahead. God''s blessings and comfort.
Anita and Jim Wages
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Lynn and Terry McClure
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Posted Sun May 27, 2012
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Norman and Family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of Nancy. Nancy was one of the finest persons I have ever had the priviledge of knowing. I'll always remember Nancy's infectious laugh and sense of humor, her kindness, her strong yet gentle spirit and most of all her love. She taught me quite a lot and I shall always hold her in highest regard whenever I think of her. This earth has lost an angel but heaven has gained one. May God give you comfort during this most tender of times.
Lynn and Terry
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Meg Turner
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Posted Sun May 27, 2012
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Norman and family, Thank you for sharing Nancy with so many educators, me included, over the course of her life. What a joy it was to work with her at Buncombe Early College for seveal years before she became ill. In my short time knowing Nancy, I saw what life long friends saw..... a happy, encouraging, and caring human being. Our school blossomed under her guidance. Personally, my life was enriched by knowing her. Your loss is felt in education circles across NC. My prayers are with you. Meg Turner
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Judy and Danny Willis
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Posted Sun May 27, 2012
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Dear Norman and Family,
Please know that we are thinking of you and pray that you will feel God's arms holding you tight during your time of sadness. Nancy's loving smile and kindness to others will always be remembered. Love and blessings to you all.
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john duncan
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Posted Sun May 27, 2012
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Heaven received another angel,may God be with you all,my prayers are with you all,I grew up with Neal and Mrs.Guthrie was always caring and invited me in as one of the family.My deepest sympathy goes out for the family.
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W. Ray & Phyllis McKesson
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Posted Mon May 28, 2012
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Norman:
May you find God's comfort during this time of loss. Just know that earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal. You and your family are in our prayers.
Ray & Phyllis McKesson
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Mary Jaco
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Posted Mon May 28, 2012
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Dear Guthrie Family, My heart is sadden for you for losing such a wonderful person. She did have a servant's heart. Working with her at Buncombe County Early College, that quality of being a servant was definitely shown. She gave so much of herself through her knowledge of education through years of experience, but I saw it was a one on one where she was continually listening to every person and seeing what their needs were. As secretary there, she was always doing kind things for me and it was a joy to see her and we would catch up on our families, life, and how good God is. She was a blessing to me and I will miss her. My prayers are with you as I know the only true comforter is God! Mary Jaco
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Shane Ramsey
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Posted Mon May 28, 2012
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My deepest sympathy for the family. I have known Neal since the seventh grade and his Mom has always been such a sweet and caring lady. I will keep the family in my prayers during this difficult time.
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Ragan Robinson
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Posted Mon May 28, 2012
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I am sorry to hear the world lost as wonderful a woman as Mrs. Guthrie. I will remember her as an educator who taught me as much about myself as she did English or literature. She instilled a great deal of confidence in a great many young people at a time when self-assurance might have been more vital than bread or water. I am grateful to have known Mrs. Guthrie and only wish I had thought to thank her sooner. My condolences to the family.
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Keith Buchanan
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Posted Mon May 28, 2012
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Prayers going out to family and friends. I had the privilege of not only being a student at MHS but an employee was well and she was nothing short of phenomenal. A great person who was extremely caring with a big heart. She will be missed but not forgotten
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Arthur and Ba rbara and Myrtis Neely
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Posted Mon May 28, 2012
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Nancy Guthries family, We have you in our prays and thoughts.
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Mitch&Ann Arney
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Posted Mon May 28, 2012
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Dear Norman and family, You are in our thoughts and prayers. We have cherished knowing Nancy. In working with Nancy at McDowell High and East Junior for a number of years, she was always looking for ways to be innovative, inspirational and tirelessly gave of herself. She cared very much for her constituents and each student was a individual to her. She will be missed tremendously and impossible to replace.
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Kimberley Arney
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Posted Mon May 28, 2012
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My heart and prayers go to your family. Nancy was a wonderful woman with a smile that brighten the whole room. Her gentleness and kindness will be missed. Blessed assurance that we will see her again.
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Annie Le Ep[ley
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Posted Mon May 28, 2012
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Norman, please know that I am thinking of you and the family. I am glad that Nancy was my friend, She was a joy and a blessing to everyone who had the opportunity to know her.
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Wanda Laney
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Posted Mon May 28, 2012
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Eddie and I wish to express our sincere sympathy. She was a great lady and a wonderful educator. She will be greatly missed.
Eddie and Wanda Laneysolvent
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Debra Cornett Mace
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Posted Mon May 28, 2012
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Dear Norman and Family,
My heart is broken for you all. Nancy was an inspiration to all who knew her and Heaven certainly received a precious angel on Saturday. I am remembering you in my thoughts and prayers and I hope that you take comfort in knowing that you will see Nancy again some day.
Debra Cornett Mace
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Cheryl Shook
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Posted Tue May 29, 2012
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Nancy was such a kind hearted soul. She had a gentle spirit and always looked for the best in everyone. I am so sorry for your loss.
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April Stephens
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Posted Tue May 29, 2012
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My prayers are with you during this time. Nancy was a wonderful person, she was my mentor and 10th grade English teacher and I will never forget her. She is in a much better place where there is no suffering anymore. God bless your family.
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Greg Dotson
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Posted Tue May 29, 2012
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Nancy,
No words can express the sadness we feel and the void in our hearts. But equally, there are not enough words to express the love you shared with us all. You took me in as family from day one. Over the past few days I continue to reflect on our times together as both girls were born. You were such a support and even helped me with the simple things like dinners and surviving sleep deprivation. We talked about so many life lessons. You always had the best advice for me personally and professionally. I always enjoyed our talks! I know you are talking away now - and I cannot wait to hear your voice again in heaven.
With love,
Greg
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Susan Smith
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Posted Tue May 29, 2012
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Dear Norman and Family;
I want to send you all my deepest sympathy. Nancy was such a lovely person - she had be best, sweetest smile of anyone. May you find comfort in the thought that she no longer suffers and today walks in her sweet heavenly home. God bless you all. You are in my thoughts and prayers
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Doug Ross
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Posted Tue May 29, 2012
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Norman & Family
My deepest condolences. Although Nancy will be missed we all know that she is in a better place, that in itself makes things a little easier. My thoughts and prays will be with you all.
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Freddie Killough
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Posted Tue May 29, 2012
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I am so sorry for your loss. Nancy was a first class lady and she will be missed.
Sincerely,
Freddie Killough
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Daphne Hampton
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Posted Tue May 29, 2012
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I had the great pleasure of working with Nancy for a few years in Rutherford County. We became friends and I watched a great teacher at work. She became an inspiration for all of us. My prayers are with her family that they find comfort in the Lord and know that Nancy has the peace that passes all understanding. God be with you.
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Hugh and Joyce Ledbetter
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Posted Tue May 29, 2012
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Norman and Family,
You have our deepest sympathy during this difficult time. Nancy was a fantastic lady who knew no boundries. It was a true inspiration to have Norman and Nancy as our bosses! We will continue to keep you in our prayers.
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Robert Darling
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Posted Wed May 30, 2012
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My prayers and deepest condolences to the Guthrie family in this time of loss.
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Vickie Theis
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Posted Wed May 30, 2012
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Neal,
I am so very sorry for the loss of your mother. I know you are very
sad but I hope you can find comfort in knowing that she is gone in
body but forever in your heart and will be a beautiful angel
watching over you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are
with you and your family during this very sad time.
Vickie Theis (co-worker to Neil)
BMW Manufacturing
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Debbie Biddix
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Posted Wed May 30, 2012
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I worked with Nancy at McDowell High and I''ll never forget her sweet smile and her personality that she treated everyone with kindness and respect. I remember her working with Student Council and I was at MHS when she got Teacher of the Year. She was so deserving because she genuinely loved teaching and was an inspiration to all she taught. I''ll always consider her my friend. I''m sorry I can''t come to the funeral but you are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Casey Mabry
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Posted Wed May 30, 2012
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Guthrie Family,
Mrs. Guthrie gave my wife and I our start in education. She took a chance by hiring me. Nancy taught me how to become an educator. I will always love her for being my first boss her at East Junior because she was such an excellent principal. As good of an educator as she was; she was an even better person.
Love Always,
Casey Mabry
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Laura H. Thomas
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Posted Wed May 30, 2012
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Nancy was such a blessing to Rutherford Early College High School in many ways. Her kind spirit will always be remembered and I will never forget the hours of support she provided our school. Prayers are with Nancy''s family and friends.
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Jim and Betty Ward
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Posted Wed May 30, 2012
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Norman, Scott, Kally and Neal: Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Nancy was a very special person and everytime you were around her you just had such a good feeling. She was always a very pleasant person and everyone that knew her loved her. Norman, you and Nancy were always special to me and Jimmy and we will always remember you for being the kind people that both of you are. We all know where Nancy is today God has something great in store for her. Just remember all of you will be able to see her again some day.
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Della Watson
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Posted Wed May 30, 2012
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Norman and famliy, I was saddened to learn of Nancy's passing. I enjoyed working with her at McDowell High..the ideas, problems, plans we shared as we all worked together in the English department. She was a real lady who always smiled even through trials for she knew that our heavenly father had it all under control and would take her thorugh. I enjoyed our chats when we met after she left the high school, which was usually in the grocery store or the shopping centers. I share your sorrow, and rejoice with you in knowing that we will all her meet again in his glorious kingdom.
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Marian Cooper Bryan
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Posted Thu May 31, 2012
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Norman, Kally, Scott and Neal and family. I graduated from Winthrop with Nancy. I along with so many of her classmates were saddened to hear of her passsing. I always admired and looked up to Nancy in school and afterwards. I was at her funeral but there were so many people for you to greet, I chose to relay my thoughts and prayers to you in this way. I know all of you must have been exhausted after yesterday but I know that memories and Nancy's spirit and love will sustain you in the future.
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Elaine Howard
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Posted Thu May 31, 2012
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Norman, I loved Nancy and she will be missed by a lot of people for a long, long, time. You and your family are in my prayers.
Elaine Howard
Montgomery, Alabama
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Tammy Silver
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Posted Thu May 31, 2012
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Such a precious lady. So sorry for your loss. She will be missed by so many.
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Kaye and Lloyd
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Posted Mon June 04, 2012
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Norman and Family,
You all continue to be in our prayers and we want you to know that if you need us for anything, please let us know. The funeral service was absolutely beautiful as as I sat and listened to words from you and Neal, I thought how very happy Nancy would have been with all of the wonderful tributes given to her. She was a "special" person and will always hold a very special place in our hearts. I will never forget her graciousness as she greeted all of the people at Layne and Margaret's rehearsal dinner before they were married. She was truly a lady, a wonderful friend and we will all miss her!
With Love,
Lloyd and Kaye Cuthbertson
Layne and Margaret Cuthbertson
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Heather Lyndon
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Posted Tue June 05, 2012
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Neal
I am so sorry for your loss. I know how much your mom meant to you and to Jen as well. I know how much you enjoyed your visits with her and the rest of your family. May she rest in peace knowing that she was well loved by you all. May you, Jen, and your family be at peace, treasuring all of the wonderful memories of the joy she brought into your lives. Let her love and her light shine on through you all.
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Submitted by Neal on Tue May 29, 2012
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