Nancy Ellen Lentz, of Sun City West, formerly of Raleigh, NC went to be with her
Lord on September 24, 2008. She was born June 15th in Greenfield, IN. She was
the daughter of Emery J. Graham and Mildred (Wilmoth) Graham, both deceased. She
was one of ten children, three of whom are predeceased; Martha Burger, Doris Lee
and Billy Graham. She is survived by her husband, Timothy J. Lentz, four
children, Russell Haskell and Roy Haskell, who are living in Texas and Karen
Williams living in North Carolina and Ruth Ellen Russell, living in Kansas. She
is also survived by five grandchildren, Zachary Lentz, Tim Williams, Faith
Williams, Destiny Haskell and Colleen Haskell; and four brothers, Jim Graham,
David Graham, Walter Graham, Orv Graham and two sisters, Betty Ross and Vivian
Kittrell. Nancy was a devout member of the Christian/ Church of Christ Church
and served in many capacities. She earned a Masters Degree in Social Work and
worked primarily with the elderly population and their families. She also
presented workshops and seminars throughout many states concerning issues
related to social issues. She was a member of the National Association of Social
Workers and held national and state board positions. She earned an LCSW license
from North Carolina and Arizona and mentored undergrad students. She was an
ardent Republican and served in many capacities in North Carolina. Above all,
she cared about people and wanted to serve them, in whatever way she could. An
initial viewing will be held at 10:00 AM with a Memorial Service to follow at
11:00 AM at the Sun City West Christian Church 20803 N 151 Ave., Sun City West
on Saturday, September 27, 2008. Flowers are welcome and appreciated. Final
Memorial Services will be held at the Brooks Ave. Church of Christ, 600 N Brooks
Ave., Raleigh, North Carolina.