Nancy Jennings Arnold, 81, of passed away peacefully at home on January 11, 2018.
Born in Norfolk, she was the daughter of Leroy Clark Jennings and Ina Vivian Aker. Nancy was a 1954 graduate of Granby High School and attended the Norfolk Division of William & Mary (now ODU). Over the years, Nancy worked at Sears, Norfolk Redevelopment Authority, FCC, DePaul Hospital, and the Eastern Virginia Medical School.
Nancy was a long-time, active member of Old Donation Episcopal Church. She was a dedicated lector and chalice bearer, Cemetery Committee member, head of the counters for financial contributions, trainer and scheduler for worship ministries, conducted home and hospital communion visits for the sick, and helped in almost every aspect of parish life.Nancy stayed very active and treasured her family and many friends; always enjoying celebrating their birthdays and other milestones. She was a warm, generous, gracious hostess, and excellent cook. It was very important to her to reach out to those who were ill through thoughtfully written cards, food, flowers, and visits.
Survived by her sons Charles "Trey" (Amy) Smith III, Brook (Martha) Smith and Collin (Marla) Smith; grandchildren Carson, Alec, Sarah, Daniel,Nathan and Rachel; former sister-in-law Gloria Potter; niece Page Roest; numerous other nieces, nephews, and stepchildren.
Predeceased by her husband Joseph David Arnold, III; brother Richard Vernon Jennings; and her first husband and father of her sons Charles Lambert Smith, Jr.
A thanksgiving to God for the life and ministry of Nancy Arnold will take place January 19th at the Old Donation Episcopal Church.
Born in Norfolk, she was the daughter of Leroy Clark Jennings and Ina Vivian Aker. Nancy was a 1954 graduate of Granby High School and attended the Norfolk Division of William & Mary (now ODU). Over the years, Nancy worked at Sears, Norfolk Redevelopment Authority, FCC, DePaul Hospital, and the Eastern Virginia Medical School.
Nancy was a long-time, active member of Old Donation Episcopal Church. She was a dedicated lector and chalice bearer, Cemetery Committee member, head of the counters for financial contributions, trainer and scheduler for worship ministries, conducted home and hospital communion visits for the sick, and helped in almost every aspect of parish life.Nancy stayed very active and treasured her family and many friends; always enjoying celebrating their birthdays and other milestones. She was a warm, generous, gracious hostess, and excellent cook. It was very important to her to reach out to those who were ill through thoughtfully written cards, food, flowers, and visits.
Survived by her sons Charles "Trey" (Amy) Smith III, Brook (Martha) Smith and Collin (Marla) Smith; grandchildren Carson, Alec, Sarah, Daniel,Nathan and Rachel; former sister-in-law Gloria Potter; niece Page Roest; numerous other nieces, nephews, and stepchildren.
Predeceased by her husband Joseph David Arnold, III; brother Richard Vernon Jennings; and her first husband and father of her sons Charles Lambert Smith, Jr.
A thanksgiving to God for the life and ministry of Nancy Arnold will take place January 19th at the Old Donation Episcopal Church.
Nancy Jennings Arnold, 81, of passed away peacefully at home on January 11, 2018.
Born in Norfolk, she was the daughter of Leroy Clark Jennings and Ina Vivian Aker. Nancy was a 1954 graduate of Granby High School and attended the Norfolk Division of William & Mary (now ODU). Over the years, Nancy worked at Sears, Norfolk Redevelopment Authority, FCC, DePaul Hospital, and the Eastern Virginia Medical School.
Nancy was a long-time, active member of Old Donation Episcopal Church. She was a dedicated lector and chalice bearer, Cemetery Committee member, head of the counters for financial contributions, trainer and scheduler for worship ministries, conducted home and hospital communion visits for the sick, and helped in almost every aspect of parish life.Nancy stayed very active and treasured her family and many friends; always enjoying celebrating their birthdays and other milestones. She was a warm, generous, gracious hostess, and excellent cook. It was very important to her to reach out to those who were ill through thoughtfully written cards, food, flowers, and visits.
Survived by her sons Charles "Trey" (Amy) Smith III, Brook (Martha) Smith and Collin (Marla) Smith; grandchildren Carson, Alec, Sarah, Daniel,Nathan and Rachel; former sister-in-law Gloria Potter; niece Page Roest; numerous other nieces, nephews, and stepchildren.
Predeceased by her husband Joseph David Arnold, III; brother Richard Vernon Jennings; and her first husband and father of her sons Charles Lambert Smith, Jr.
A thanksgiving to God for the life and ministry of Nancy Arnold will take place January 19th at the Old Donation Episcopal Church.
Born in Norfolk, she was the daughter of Leroy Clark Jennings and Ina Vivian Aker. Nancy was a 1954 graduate of Granby High School and attended the Norfolk Division of William & Mary (now ODU). Over the years, Nancy worked at Sears, Norfolk Redevelopment Authority, FCC, DePaul Hospital, and the Eastern Virginia Medical School.
Nancy was a long-time, active member of Old Donation Episcopal Church. She was a dedicated lector and chalice bearer, Cemetery Committee member, head of the counters for financial contributions, trainer and scheduler for worship ministries, conducted home and hospital communion visits for the sick, and helped in almost every aspect of parish life.Nancy stayed very active and treasured her family and many friends; always enjoying celebrating their birthdays and other milestones. She was a warm, generous, gracious hostess, and excellent cook. It was very important to her to reach out to those who were ill through thoughtfully written cards, food, flowers, and visits.
Survived by her sons Charles "Trey" (Amy) Smith III, Brook (Martha) Smith and Collin (Marla) Smith; grandchildren Carson, Alec, Sarah, Daniel,Nathan and Rachel; former sister-in-law Gloria Potter; niece Page Roest; numerous other nieces, nephews, and stepchildren.
Predeceased by her husband Joseph David Arnold, III; brother Richard Vernon Jennings; and her first husband and father of her sons Charles Lambert Smith, Jr.
A thanksgiving to God for the life and ministry of Nancy Arnold will take place January 19th at the Old Donation Episcopal Church.
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