July 6, 1940 - March 3, 2023
Nancy Moore Shanks passed away Friday, March 3, 2023, at the age of 82.
She was born July 6, 1940, in Keene, N.H., and moved at six months to Springfield, Vt., to Bill and Hazel Moore. She graduated with the class of 1958 from Springfield High School. She married Jack Ervin Shanks on Sept. 20, 1958, and moved to Ohio and helped put her husband through Veterinary School at Ohio State. Jack graduated in 1964 and they moved to Damascus, Md., where he set up practice. Nancy became a caterer and continued doing so when they moved to Mocksville. She continued to cater meals at the First Presbyterian Church when they moved to Hickory.
Nancy was president of Mocksville Woman's Club and also the Hickory Woman's Club. She received the Federation Day Award. She was an avid duplicate bridge player and was manager for years of Conover Bridge Club. She played bridge on line and received District 7 Goodwill award in 2011. She was an active member of NC Pollettes where she served as secretary and received the "National Pollette of the Year" award in 1985. Nancy was an avid fan of THE Ohio State Buckeyes.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Jack E. Shanks, who passed in 2009; granddaughter, Katie Hood; sister, Dorothy Donnelly; and brother, Billy Moore.
She is survived by son, Jack Douglas Shanks of Etters, Pa.; daughter, Kim Herman and husband, Todd, of Lima, Ohio; grandchildren, David Shanks, Rob Shanks and partner, Will Harris, Kasey Heindel and husband, Dan; great-grandchildren, Madison Shanks, Jackson Shanks, Hailey Drust, Kannan Heindel, and Kylar Heindel; and brother-in-law, Jerry Shanks and wife, Susan; all of whom she loved so very much.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, March 9, at the Episcopal Church of the Epiphany in Newton. The family will receive friends following the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Episcopal Church of the Epiphany, 750 W 13th St., Newton, NC or to the NC Junior Hereford Association, 400 David's Chapel Rd., Vale, NC 28168.
Condolences may be sent to the Shanks family at www.drumfh-hickory.com. Drum Funeral Home in Hickory is honored to be serving the Shanks family.
Drum Funeral Home
940 29th Ave. NE, Hickory, NC
Published by Hickory Daily Record on Mar. 7, 2023.
Christopher Beardsley
Will miss Nancy. It has been great visiting with her on line during our retirements and playing Words with Friends. Lots of memories Nancy - go Buckeyes. Chris Beardsley
Roberta Crossman (White)
Sorry to hear about Nancy. She was a great classmate and enjoyed her on Facebook I used the journal she gave me at a reunion many years ago she will always be remembered Bobbi
Lila Chromec (Hemlin)
Fond memories of high school days, just having fun. Spent many happy hours at Nancy's playing bridge. She was a vital part of our class and returned many times for reunions.Havsnt seen her for a long time, but enjoyed her Facebook page following her family postings. Rest in peace, Nancy and reuniting with your love.Judith Parker (Turmail)
Nancy was always full of fun and mischief! My first party in the big town..(being from North Springfield;-)) was at Nancy's. We eventually ended in her cellar playing Spin the Bottle of which I had no idea what it was about! The circle group all became long time friends. So many good times with classmates that began with Nancy's invitation. Rest well good Soul
Kenneth Spence
I am most sorry to learn of Nancy's passing. Tho I have not communicated with her since our high school days I do recall during the early years the parties at her house where we had a taffy pull, played music, danced, told knock knock jokes and played spin the bottle. Then there were several hay rides and a party at the old school house in Spencer valley. Great memories for sure. She was my very first date where I met her and classmates at the Ideal Theatre. I was as nervous as a cat in a dog kennel, especially when we held hands. She and I were an 'item' for perhaps a couple months. She was a lively and fun person. My deep condolences to her family.
Ken
Cynthia Dyshlevich (Ploof)
So many fond memories of Nancy. The many fun times spent on Autmn Street at her home and Brent.'s. As I remember we even played hide and go seek in addition to .the many teriffic parties. We enjoyed her participation at our reunions and will miss her infectious personality. Our condolances to her family.