Nancy Lee Drayer Fletcher Zimmerley

Nancy Lee Drayer Fletcher Zimmerley obituary

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Nancy Zimmerley Obituary

Nancy Lee Drayer Fletcher Zimmerley, age 70, of Erie, died peacefully at home on Monday, February 11, 2013. She was born in Erie on June 19, 1942, a daughter of the late Ralph and Leta Rudesill Drayer and her step father Victor Vasquez. She married the late Jack Fletcher and became a homemaker for many years. She then married the late Bill Zimmerley. Nancy enjoyed playing bingo and spending time with her friends and family. In addition to her parents and spouses, Nancy was preceded in death by eight brothers and sisters and a great grandchild. Nancy is survived by her boyfriend, Donald Murray and five children, Joe Fletcher of Erie, Kelly Apple and her husband Mike of Fairview, Tammy Fletcher of Edinboro, Tracy Fletcher of McKean and Jack Fletcher and his wife Jasmine of Erie; 16 grandchildren: Joe, Theresa, Jennifer, Jacob, Garrett, Briana, Crystal, James, Justin, Heather, Kayla, Alyson, Shaina, Jarred, Brooke and Jolene; 11 great grandchildren and a sister, Dixie Richardson. She is further survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Burton Westlake Funeral Home, 3801 W. 26th Street (at Powell Ave.) on Friday from 5 p.m. until the time of service there at 7 p.m. The family would like to say thank you to Hope from the VNA Hospice for all that she did for Nancy. Memorials may be made to VNA Hospice 2253 W. Grandview Blvd., Erie, PA 16506. Send condolences at www.Burtonfuneralhome.com

Published by Erie Times-News on Feb. 14, 2013.
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Mom,being your firstborn I thought that I would have something very special to write on here by now but I dont! I just love you with all my heart and miss you so much it hurts!It feels like a part of me is missing.I havent slept over a two hour stretch since you passed.Give me physical pain and I will laugh,give me emotional pain or loss and I am a ruined person.Not a day goes by nor will one that I do not think of you and grieve for you! I LOVE YOU MOTHER!

joe fletcher

March 17, 2013

Tammy and family...so sorry for your loss..Nancy could always make me laugh, now we will miss her and her smile always jan dinicola

jan dinicola

February 17, 2013

To all of Nancy's kids,
We are so sorry for your loss.. We know the pain and the emptiness of losing your own mother. Its been 10 years this March since we lost ours. Please know that we will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers... May God grant you healing and one day peace. And remember to put her in your future. We will all meet again one day in heaven... Warmly, The Stumpo Kids from Myrtle Street....

Rosanne Bliss

February 16, 2013

My heart goes out to you and your family during this difficult loss. Please let me know if there is anything that I can do for you in this trying time.
Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are very close in every thought and prayer.

Ricky and Irma Drayer

February 16, 2013

Nancy we'll miss your smiling face. We remember the fun we all had together
Sue and Scott

Sue Broussard

February 15, 2013

REST IN PEACE NANCY

SHIELEY CURTIS

February 15, 2013

Joey, Kelly, Tammy, Tracy and Jack.
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal,
love leaves a memory no one can steal. Prayers and Strength to you all.

Gayla DiFiori

February 15, 2013

nancy you will be sadly missed.so rest in peace my dear friend.

Tina & Howard Phillips

February 14, 2013

Joe,Kelly,Tammy and Jackie we are so sorry to hear of your loss. We all played together when we were kids,our mothers (Martha Plyler Graham) hung out and did all kinds of crazy stuff. Kim,Cathy and Donna Morey at that time but were all married now. Our prayers are will you.

Kim Ayers

February 14, 2013

JOEY KELLY TAMMY TRACY JACKEY SO SORRY OF THE LOST OF YOUR MOM SHE IS AT PEACE MAY SHE FLY WITH THE ANGELS.

MARTHA. KUGAL MCSWAIN

February 14, 2013

MOM I MISS YOU SO MUCH!A DAY WILL NEVER GO BY WHEN I WON'T THINK OF YOU!I LOVE AND MISS YOU SO MUCH! YOUR SON,JOE

JOSEPH FLETCHER

February 14, 2013

Jasmine and family,
May the memories of Nancy always live in your hearts. My prayers are with you all.

Penny Guelcher

February 14, 2013

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

aunt aileen

February 14, 2013

Very sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Ellen & David Guriel

February 14, 2013

So sorry to hear that Nancy has passed. She was a good friend for years. Our kids grew up together.

Marth Plyler Graham

February 14, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Nancy I always enjoyed her and Donnie's company . Nancy you are at peace now . God Bless

Tony Delfino

February 14, 2013

You will be missed. enjoyed playing bingo with you,and all tje talks we had. rest in peace.

Rose Welton

February 14, 2013

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