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NANCY MERRILL WILLIS
GASTONIA — Nancy Merrill Willis, 57, died May 11, 2004, at her home.
She was a native of Gaston County, daughter of the late George G. Willis Jr. and Helen Turner Willis.
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Friday, First ARP Church
INTERMENT: Gaston Memorial Park
VISITATION: One hour before service, church fellowship hall
Nancy worked as a speech therapist for Gaston County Schools and retired in 1999 after almost 30 years of service. She received her BS from Winthrop University and her Masters from Gardner Webb University; she was a lifelong member of First ARP Church; she was a wonderful friend to many people.
SURVIVORS: Her brother and sister-in-law, George and Jo Ella Willis of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; aunts, Betty Willis of Gastonia, Nancy Willis Massey of Gastonia; niece, Lisa Merrill Willis of Columbia, S.C.; nephew, George G. Willis IV of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; close companions during her illness, Angeline Robinson, Harriet Campbell and Theoria Page
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: In addition to her parents, her infant sister, Elizabeth Zealey Willis
PALLBEARERS: Kevin Campbell, Dale Brittian, Doug Elam, Alfred Bohanan, George Willis IV, Joe Knowles
OFFICIATING CLERGY: Rev. Eddie Spencer and Rev. Mark Tankersley
IN LIEU OF FLOWERS: Memorials may be made to First ARP Church, 317 S. Chester St., Gastonia, NC 28052 or Gaston Hospice, P.O. Box 3984, Gastonia, NC 28054
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the many friends that have expressed compassion and concern to Nancy and her family during her long illness.
ARRANGEMENTS: McLean Funeral Directors, Gastonia
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