Nancy Margaret Scarborough Steffa, 72, of Asheville, passed away November 7, 2022 at Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC. Nancy was born in Raleigh North Carolina on March 16, 1950 to the late Cayce and Margaret Scarborough. She graduated NB Broughton High school in 1968 and later earned a Bachelor’s Degree from East Carolina University and Master’s Degree from Murray State University. Nancy had an outstanding career as a music teacher and performer. She played violin, viola and piano; taught strings in school settings and also privately in several states; played professionally in ensembles and orchestras throughout western North Carolina and Virginia as well as several other states. Her music tastes ranged from Classical to 60’s oldies to Motown. Nancy was a woman of many talents. she was excellent swimmer in her youth, an avid gardener, dog lover, wonderful cook, candy maker, soap maker, gifted jewelry maker, basket weaver, seamstress and weaver. Nancy loved collecting pottery, weavings, crafts and dolls from around the US and the rest of the world. She also remodeled several houses with her husband, John. Nancy was an avid hiker (NC mountains, Alaska, Kilimanjaro and the Himalayas) and avid Kayaker and world traveler: North America, South America, Antarctica, Africa and Europe (every continent except Australia). She loved to laugh and had a wonderful sense of humor. Nancy was a loving spouse and parent and loyal and devoted friend to very many. Nancy is survived by her husband, John Steffa; son, Scott Chappell (Samantha); stepson Matthew Steffa; sister, Sue Scarborough; brother, Saxon Scarborough (Patti); grandchildren, Newton, Ollie and Arwen Chappell; Joshua and Samantha Steffa; Brother-in-law Tim Steffa Sister-in-law Joan Murrin; and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Condolences can be made to the family at www.ashevilleareaalternative.com
Judy C. Coward (Keyes)
OMG! No words. Just connected with her on FB recently. Such a warm, lovely person. So sorry I didn't get the chance to know her better.
Linda G. Gibson (Saylor)
Nancy Margaret Scarborough Steffa, 72, of Asheville, passed away November 7, 2022 at Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC. Nancy was born in Raleigh North Carolina on March 16, 1950 to the late Cayce and Margaret Scarborough. She graduated NB Broughton High school in 1968 and later earned a Bachelor’s Degree from East Carolina University and Master’s Degree from Murray State University. Nancy had an outstanding career as a music teacher and performer. She played violin, viola and piano; taught strings in school settings and also privately in several states; played professionally in ensembles and orchestras throughout western North Carolina and Virginia as well as several other states. Her music tastes ranged from Classical to 60’s oldies to Motown. Nancy was a woman of many talents. she was excellent swimmer in her youth, an avid gardener, dog lover, wonderful cook, candy maker, soap maker, gifted jewelry maker, basket weaver, seamstress and weaver. Nancy loved collecting pottery, weavings, crafts and dolls from around the US and the rest of the world. She also remodeled several houses with her husband, John. Nancy was an avid hiker (NC mountains, Alaska, Kilimanjaro and the Himalayas) and avid Kayaker and world traveler: North America, South America, Antarctica, Africa and Europe (every continent except Australia). She loved to laugh and had a wonderful sense of humor. Nancy was a loving spouse and parent and loyal and devoted friend to very many. Nancy is survived by her husband, John Steffa; son, Scott Chappell (Samantha); stepson Matthew Steffa; sister, Sue Scarborough; brother, Saxon Scarborough (Patti); grandchildren, Newton, Ollie and Arwen Chappell; Joshua and Samantha Steffa; Brother-in-law Tim Steffa Sister-in-law Joan Murrin; and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Condolences can be made to the family at www.ashevilleareaalternative.com