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Nancy Erickson Obituary
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ERICKSON, Nancy NANCY ERICKSON Atlanta's own Nancy Erickson, known as Mrs. Ashford Dunwoody by all the Atlantans she entertained for over 50 years, took her final bow on Friday, December 14th surrounded by her family. Nancy and her late husband Phil arrived in Atlanta in 1949 . Phil and his partner Dick Van Dyke had a television show on WSB-TV in the early 1950s. Nancy and Phil then opened Atlanta's first cabaret dinner theatre in 1955 called Wits' End. Nancy and Phil created the Wits' End Players who entertained Atlanta with original comedy for 35 years. The Wits' End Players were honored by Mayor Maynard Jackson with a "Wits' End Day" and by Governor Jimmy Carter with a proclamation to "commend the Wits' End Players for their contributions to our State and nation, bringing wisdom and laughter to our communities." She will be remembered with love and laughter by her 4 children, Steve, Kristin, Shari and Jamey, her 6 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Nancy and Phil's legacy of humor, satire and creativity continue on through the works of her 2 sons in their company, Wits' End Productions. A private memorial service for family members will be held at Arlington Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the Georgia Ensemble Theatre, 950 Forrest Street, Roswell, GA 30075. We applaud your final bow... Mrs. Ashford Dunwoody... We Love You!
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January 6, 2013
this is robin, i worked breifly for ms. nancy,sorry to hear of her passing.god bless yau all.she ws a great person.
January 2, 2013
My sincere condolences in the recent loss of your dear Mother as well as your Father a few years back. Nothing like them together on stage in the Wit's days! Such fun.
Catherine Rye Gilmore
The Wit's Other End Birmingham
Ginny Parker
December 20, 2012
What memories I have of this beautiful and funny and wonderful woman. She will always be in my heart. My love to all her children always. Ginny Parker
December 19, 2012
We are so saddened to learn of Nancy's passing. A truly remarkable talent and outstanding woman. She and Phil are Atlanta legends who have impacted and influenced our own lives in the theatre immeasurably. Thank you Nance for your joy, laughter and dear friendship.
Bob & Anita Farley
Georgia Ensemble Theatre
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December 19, 2012
We love you and miss you Gram. Give Pop a big hug for us. Xo Hallie, Nich, Kinsley, and Jennings
Vette
December 19, 2012
May God be with you during this difficult time. James 4:8
Julie Denis
December 19, 2012
I was her neighbor and friend, FOXCROFT will miss her
J. G,
December 19, 2012
With sincere condolences to the family of Nancy Erickson. Ps.146:3-4.
December 19, 2012
Dear Ones, we are so sad about your mother. She was talented, beautiful and funny and one of the sweetest people ever. We were priviledged to be part of the Wits End family for over 40 years and cherish the time we had with your family. Please let your memories of your wonderful mother help you through this difficult time. With our love and sympathy, Russell & Gloria Moore
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