Nancy Cole Nash

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Celebrating the life of
Nancy Cole NashFebruary 27, 1922 - March 31, 2011

Nancy Cole Nash 89 passed away at home surrounded by her family on March 31, 2011.

Nancy was born in Savannah, Georgia on February 27, 1922 to Louis and Louise Cole. She attended local public schools. After graduating from Savannah High School, she attended Armstrong Junior College for two years and then transferred to GSWC, Georgia State Women's College, now Valdosta State, where she graduated in June of 1942. In the fall of that same year she married, the love of her life, Dearing Nash.

Nancy and Dearing were married for sixty-nine wonderful years. She was a loving wife, mother, and homemaker. For twenty-five years she was a devoted volunteer, Pink Lady, at Candler Hospital where she also served as one of their presidents. Nancy was preceded in death by her son Jonathan Douglas Nash and her aunt Miss Clyde Lanier who reared her during her childhood.

She is survived by her husband Dr. Dearing A. Nash, three daughters Anne Nash, Judy Braun Don Braun, and Lynn Stone; five grand children and their spouses, Jim and Lisa Braun of Atlanta, Laura and Dr. Tony James, of Statesboro, Jonathan Stone, Ben Stone, and Emily Stone, of Savannah; and seven great grandchildren Hudson, Georgianna, Fielding, Dearing, Darden, Matthew, and Davis; a sister Juanita Potter and nephew Gordon Nash.

Private memorial services will be held at a later date.

The family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Humane Society of Savannah or the Candler Hospital Volunteers nursing scholarship program.

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Dear Nash Family I was greatly sadened to hear of Nancy's passing. She will be greatly missed. My prayers are with you.

- Karen Kessler, Colorado Springs, CO

Dear Uncle Dearing and Family - I am so sorry to learn of Aunt Nancy's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all; take comfort in your countless wonderful memories of your sweet wife, mother, and grandmother. Love, Mollie

- Mollie Anderson Pleicones, Orlando, FL

Judy & Family, Please accept our deepest sympathies for the loss of your mother. May your memories help you hold her close in your hearts. Sincerely, Patti & Bobby Entrekin

- Patti Entrekin, Savannah, GA

We are so sorry to hear about Nancy's passing. She was a wonderful person and a long time friend.She and Betty since 35th Jr. Hi and also Beta Sigma Phi sorority. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.

- Betty and Charlie Waldrop, Savannah, GA

I was deeply saddened to hear of Nancy's passing she was a very kind and gentle soul, may your memories help to comfort you with deepest sympathy love Nancy Willis

- Nancy N. Willis, Glennville, GA

Please accept our deepest sympathy in the loss of your precious wife, mother and grandmother. May your sweetest memories comfort and sustain you in this very sad hour. With love, Gerrie and Family

- Gerrie Tomlinson McNeely, Savannah, GA