Many will remember Nancy for her great love of cats and the particularly soft spot in her heart for homeless strays and rescued ones. More than one friend commented that, if there is reincarnation, they would like to return as one of Nancy's cats. She volunteered her time and energy with an animal rescue organization and counted those efforts as some of her most rewarding. Over the years, she also volunteered at Brian's school, at her church, and more recently with Meals on Wheels. After she and Jay spent several years covering separate meal delivery routes, each with a good friend, the two of them began delivering meals together, in what became a highlight of their week and a special time together.
Nancy is survived by her son Brian and his wife Teresa, grandsons Hunter and Collin, by two sisters, Frances Winall (the late William "Bill" Winall) and Juanita Yates (the late Charles "Jack" Yates, III), and by her nephews and other extended family and friends.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Jay, by her parents Hiram and Essie Carter, and by two sisters, Margaret Francis (the late Paul Francis) and Phyllis Gallion (the late Charles Gallion).
Brian and Teresa would like to express their most sincere appreciation to the caring staff at Falls River Village, where Nancy lived for her final years and where she was lovingly cared for – along with her cat, Precious. During that time, and particularly during the long months of the pandemic lockdown, they were her family within the walls of her home there. In addition, during the time that Nancy lived there before Jay's death, even though he did not live there, they looked out for him as if he was one of theirs. For all of that, Brian and Teresa are so grateful.
A private graveside service will be held at Raleigh Memorial Park on June 8, 2021, as Nancy is laid to rest beside Jay.
In lieu of flowers, Nancy would have undoubtedly preferred that donations be made to any animal rescue group, to Meals on Wheels, or to her church – North Raleigh United Methodist.
Many will remember Nancy for her great love of cats and the particularly soft spot in her heart for homeless strays and rescued ones. More than one friend commented that, if there is reincarnation, they would like to return as one of Nancy's cats. She volunteered her time and energy with an animal rescue organization and counted those efforts as some of her most rewarding. Over the years, she also volunteered at Brian's school, at her church, and more recently with Meals on Wheels. After she and Jay spent several years covering separate meal delivery routes, each with a good friend, the two of them began delivering meals together, in what became a highlight of their week and a special time together.
Nancy is survived by her son Brian and his wife Teresa, grandsons Hunter and Collin, by two sisters, Frances Winall (the late William "Bill" Winall) and Juanita Yates (the late Charles "Jack" Yates, III), and by her nephews and other extended family and friends.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Jay, by her parents Hiram and Essie Carter, and by two sisters, Margaret Francis (the late Paul Francis) and Phyllis Gallion (the late Charles Gallion).
Brian and Teresa would like to express their most sincere appreciation to the caring staff at Falls River Village, where Nancy lived for her final years and where she was lovingly cared for – along with her cat, Precious. During that time, and particularly during the long months of the pandemic lockdown, they were her family within the walls of her home there. In addition, during the time that Nancy lived there before Jay's death, even though he did not live there, they looked out for him as if he was one of theirs. For all of that, Brian and Teresa are so grateful.
A private graveside service will be held at Raleigh Memorial Park on June 8, 2021, as Nancy is laid to rest beside Jay.
In lieu of flowers, Nancy would have undoubtedly preferred that donations be made to any animal rescue group, to Meals on Wheels, or to her church – North Raleigh United Methodist.
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