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Nancy Carneal Obituary
Her survivors include her husband of 45 years, Jerry R., Sr.; daughters, Elizabeth (Dan) Salzman and Jennifer (Erik) Straw; sons, Jerry Jr. (Tracey) and Jason (Amber); mother, Rita Rafferty; sisters, Judy Johnson, Theresa Shimp, and Susan Dubose; and 15 grandchildren. Nancy was greeted by her father, Alex Jerin and her grandson, Rudy, both of whom preceded her in death.
Calling hours will be from 4 to 8 p.m. TONIGHT and from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at the First Baptist Church of Jackson (8925 Strausser St. NW, Jackson Twp.), where Pastor Thomas Gang will officiate funeral service at 11 a.m. on Wednesday. Interment will be on Monday at the Western Reserve National Cemetery in Rittman at 10:30. A procession will form at 9:30 a.m. at the church. Memorial donations may be made to either the American Cancer Society or to the First Baptist Church of Jackson.
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Memories and Condolences
for Nancy Carneal
Dustin Gardening with Grandma Carneal
Jenny Straw
August 18, 2011
Betsy (Carneal) Salzman w/sister Jenny (Carneal) Straw
Jenny Straw
August 18, 2011
Friends from OLD Derling Drive, Akron
Jenny Straw
August 18, 2011
Grandma Carneal and Grandson Dustin
Jenny Straw
August 18, 2011
Most of Nancy's Grandchildren
Jenny Straw
August 18, 2011
Grandma Carneal and Granddaughter Stephanie
Jenny Straw
August 18, 2011
Daughter Jenny and Mother Nancy
Jenny Straw
August 18, 2011
Nancy Carneal and Friend Ruth
Jenny Straw
August 18, 2011
Grandma Carneal and Brittney, Granddaughter
Jenny Straw
August 18, 2011
Jenny Straw
August 18, 2011
Mom, I miss you every day. I love your smile, your laugh, your stories, your singing. I love that you drove our school bus to Massillon Christian School, and volunteered there while waiting for us to get out of school. You didn't miss a beat. Goodness, when you looked at us, we just KNEW God told you something so it was extremely hard to lie. You are the most amazing role model to me and I pray I'm half the mom you were to me. Taking care of you while you were sick was the biggest honor of my life. Thanks for just letting me come over, cry, and be the kid for a day instead of a mom myself. You always made things better, not just for me but for everyone. It's funny, noone ever was an enemy to you, you always found the good in everyone, just like Christ does. I'm taking care of Daddy for you and I just want you to remember, You're my everything. Jenny
Kathy and Nancy
Jenny Straw
August 18, 2011
Grandma Carneal with Alicia, Granddaughter
Alicia Martin
August 18, 2011
Anthony Gansen
June 20, 2011
Uncle Jerry and my cousins,Stephanie Myself and my girls will be praying for ya'll.We will be here for ya.We are going to miss Aunt Nancy dearly,we know that she is with the father now.God bless you all,see you again soon as we can.We love ya'll
Cinda Harstine
June 9, 2011
Susan, Betsy, Jenny and families,
I am sorry to hear of your loss. I know you miss her so much. May you enjoy the wonderful memories and find peace knowing she is in Paradise with Jesus. Thinking of you and praying for you. Love you all.
Brent Heyneman
June 8, 2011
It was an honor to be at Nancy's homegoing celebration today. She was a true woman of faith who showed us how to live. Ginger and I love you all!
Pat Straw
June 8, 2011
To The Carneal Family,
My sincere sympathy to all of you in the loss of Nancy. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Robin Roe
June 8, 2011
Dear Jerry & family,
May God bless you and yours always and in all ways. I knew Nancy from Cottage Grove PTA. I believe our kids went to school together. My son is Joe Roe and daughter is Leona Roe-Singel. I engjoyed knowing Nancy and the fun we had at carnivals or PTA stuff. Take care and God bless.
Love & prayers,
Robin
Heather Hinkle-Byers
June 8, 2011
I am so sorry to hear about Nancy. You both were really good neighbors growing up and will always be a part of my childhood memories. I'm really glad I got to see her and Jerry randomly at the N.Canton Walmart a couple years ago before we moved out of state and was able to meet my husband. Our prayers are with your family. She was a sweet and wonderful person.
Dunn-Quigley Funeral Homes
June 8, 2011
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Linda Marx
June 7, 2011
Dear Carneal Family,
My sincere sympathies on Nancy's death. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Scott & Andrea McClain
June 7, 2011
To the Carneal family,
All that knew Nancy knew how much she loved Jesus. She was Jesus with skin on to everyone she came in contact with. It was a pleasure to know her. We are praying for your family during this difficult time. May you rest in the peace that she is now with her Lord and Savior, and may God give you comfort in the days to come.
Psalm 116:15 ~ Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.
Marian Morrison
June 7, 2011
Jenny,Erik,Brittany,Alicia, and Steffany,
Please know that we are keeping you in our hearts and prayers. There are really no words to make you not miss her but know that Jesus will hold all of you in his hands for as long as you need him too. We love you guys and if you need ANYTHING you kow where we are.
Love & Prayers,
Marian & Walt
Doyle and Polly Lott
June 7, 2011
Quite the Lady. Her legacy lives on in the amazing family she leaves beheind. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
John & Stacy Adamski
June 7, 2011
Such a strong and graceful woman. She will be missed by all of those whose lives she touched! What a blessing she was to us!
Margherita Havens
June 7, 2011
Nancy was a wonderful friend and neighbor in good times and in hard times. Filled with the love of the Lord in her heart, she made Derling Dr. a better place to live and I will remember those years I spent with her there, always.My deepest smypathy goes out to Jerry and the kids and my prayers are with you at this time. May God comfort you, as He receives Nancy into His kingdom.
Rev.Larry and Hazel Hess
June 7, 2011
Jerry and family,
Hazel and I want you to know that we are praying for you during this time. We know that God will supply all your needs. It was my honor to be the Minister of Music from 1965-1986, during which time Nancy was in my choir. She was cheerful and faithful. We will miss her, and we will pray for the family during this time.
Sally Patton Spears
June 7, 2011
Susan and Tracey, we are so sorry to hear of this. Praying for you at this time.
June 7, 2011
Nancy was a warm and kind person that always treated me very well. God speed to you Nancy. My heart goes out to Jerry and the rest of the Carneal family. Your loss is heavens gain. Greg Carneal and family-Pittsburgh,Pa.
June 7, 2011
Jason,Amber,Hunter,Madison,Ellie,Mollie and Kory I'm so sorry for your loss.Find peace in knowing that your mom/grandma is no longer suffering and that she is now a beautiful angel in heaven that will watch over each one of you everyday! If there is anything that we can do for you and your family during this saddening time, please let me know.We love you all!!
Shawn, Jen, Haylee, Ashlee, John and Austin
Stefanie Postek
June 7, 2011
Jason and Family,
Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time.
Ryan, Stefanie, Jordan & Brady Postek
Dory Jones
June 7, 2011
Dear Jerry
You have our sympathy at the loss of Nancy. May God be with you and your girls.
Bill and Dory Jones
Til the Storm Passes Over..........
Jenny Carneal-Straw
June 7, 2011
June 7, 2011
I love you Mommy...You're my everything. I miss you but I know you're finally running, gardening, cooking, and singing for the Lord right now. Love, Jen Jen
Jenny Straw
June 7, 2011
I love you Mommy...You're my everything. I miss you but I know you're finally running, gardening, cooking, and singing for the Lord right now. Love, Jen Jen
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