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Nancy Widner Obituary
PINEVILLE — Nancy Lynn Bryant Widner, 67, of Pineville, passed away on Friday, July 28, 2017 at her home in East Pineville. She was born in Harlan, KY on October 14, 1949, and was a daughter of the late John Franklin and Betty Howard Bryant.
Nancy was an educator in the Bell County School System, having earned her Rank I Supervision and Principleship distinction. Her favorite time was spent in the classroom teaching art at Bell County High School.
Nancy is survived by her husband of 40 years, Stephen R. Widner; children, Rachel Widner Carr and husband, Jason, Rae Widner Wilson and husband, Paul, and John Wesley Widner; grandchildren, Aaron Carr, Laken Carr, Brianna Carr, and Sarah Newland; great-grandchildren, Evelyn Newland and Harper Carr; sister, Deborah Jo Barrett and husband, Randall; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends and former students.
Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at the Arnett & Steele Funeral Home with Rev. Ron Suntken. Burial will follow at the Resthaven Cemetery in Loyall. Pallbearers will be John Widner, Aaron Carr, John David Lefevers, Michael Mills, Kevin Douglas, Chris Douglas, Tim Philpot and Wilburn Fletcher. The family will receive friends on Monday from 6 until 8 PM at the Arnett & Steele Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Pineville, which is honored to be serving the Widner family.
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Ginger Hensley
August 7, 2017
Debbie and the Bryant/Widner Family:
So sorry about the passing of Nancy. We didn't know about any thing until Tuesday afternoon, when everything was over. We came through Pineville, Monday, going to Corbin and would have been there had we known and would have been at the graveside...we are so very sorry and our love, thoughts and prayers are with all of you...our doors are always open for all of you. May God give you all His love, peace and comfort at this time and know that our doors are always open to you all. We love you! Bobbie Coldiron & Ginger Hensley and Family.
Ginger Hensley
August 7, 2017
Debbie and all the Nancy Bryant Widner Family; So sorry about the passing of Nancy....We did not know she had passed away, until it was all over and I saw Monica at lunch in Pizza Hut and was told about it, by then it was all over. We even came through Pineville Monday evening and would have been there and also at the Graveside had we known about it....All of you all are in our love, thoughts and prayers...May God give you all His Peace and comfort at this time and throughout the coming days. This is never an easy time, but God does help us through if only we lean on Him. Love to all and our door are always open to any of you! Love Bobbie and Ginger
Charles Woods
August 3, 2017
Sending our love and paryers to Steve and family.
Live,
Charlie, Celina, and Brenda Woods
Nancy Baird Day
August 2, 2017
My sincere condolences Debbie on Nancy's passing. I would have been at the ceremony but was out of town. My thoughts & prayers are with you
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August 1, 2017
Debbie I am so sorry,My Prayers are with you.Delores Hickey
Phyllis Truhel
July 31, 2017
Jo,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
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