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Nancy B. Gentry
SALISBURY - Nancy Bradsher Gentry, 90, of Salisbury, passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2013, at Novant Health Rowan Medical Center.
Mrs. Gentry was born Sept. 3, 1922, in Person County, the daughter of the late Nanny Hester Bradsher and Lewis A. Bradsher. She was a graduate of Person County schools and Business College in Roxboro. Nancy retired from Selective Service System in 1973, where she worked for 27 years.
She was a member of Second Presbyterian Church, The Circle 2, Harold B. Jarrett Auxiliary, VFW; volunteered for Meals on Wheels; and she also served "Pinkie Hot Dogs" for 33 years at Rowan American Legion Baseball games.
Nancy loved Atlanta Braves baseball, Duke basketball, playing cards and spending time with her family and friends.
Preceding her in death were her husband, Wade B. Gentry, on Nov. 23, 1982, who she married June 20, 1942; daughter Jackie G. Easter, who died Nov. 8, 1991.
Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Frank Gentry (Elizabeth) and Kenneth "Butch" Gentry, both of Salisbury; daughter Nancy Laxton (Jerry) of Spencer; grandchildren Kristie Wooten, Trey Easter, Trevor Gentry, Chelsea Gentry, Seth Gentry and Maddie Gentry; and four great-grandchildren.
Visitation: 10-11 a.m. Saturday, June 22 at Second Presbyterian Church.
Service: 11 a.m. Saturday, June 22 at Second Presbyterian Church.
Memorials: St. Jude Children's Research, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 28105; Meals on Wheels, 1918 W. Innes St. 101, Salisbury, NC 28144; Ronald McDonald House, 119 S. Hawthorne Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27103 or Second Presbyterian Church, 732 Lincolnton Road, Salisbury, NC 28144.
Summersett Funeral Home is serving the Gentry family. Online condolences may be made at www.summersettfuneralhome.com.
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Frank, Liz, and family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you during this hard time.
Shellie and Mark Misenheimer
June 24, 2013
Nancy and Family, so sorry to hear of your loss...I remember your mom well from all the sleep overs you had when we were young...prayers go out to you.
Janet Cline Allen
June 22, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with your family in your time of loss. What a woman your mom was!!!! I know you will miss her so much. It isn't easy losing your mom. I pray for strength and peace for you in the days to come.
Mitzi
MITZI GOODMAN
June 21, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
The Dandisons
June 21, 2013
Frank and Liz and family, so sorry for your loss. So thankful that you'll see her again!!
Debbie Teague
June 21, 2013
I was so sorry to hear about Nancy...She will be missed so much. She has been a wonderful friend and a very entertaining friend with my mom. She will also miss her so much. We loved Nancy and enjoyed her being such good friends with Katherine. Thinking of all of you. Julie Gainer and family.
June 21, 2013
IN MEMORY OF NANCY GENTRY
Peggy Lynch
June 21, 2013
IM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE PASSING OF NANCY. I KNOW THAT SHE WAS A WONDERFUL PERSON AND WILL BE MISSED BY ALL OF HER FAMILY
Peggy Lynch
June 21, 2013
TO THE FAMILY OF NANCY IM SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS YOUR MOTHER WAS A WONDERFUL PERSON AND I KNOW SHE WILL BE MISSED GREATLY
Peggy Lynch
June 21, 2013
Dear Butch, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Lori Ritchie Brault
June 21, 2013
Nancy, Frank and Butch my thoughts and prayer's are with you.May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Joyce Stancil
June 21, 2013
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