Nancy Kate Gordon

Nancy Kate Taylor Gordon CHARLOTTE - Nancy Kate Taylor Gordon, a resident of Charlotte, originally of Danbury, NC, died June 23, 2016, at Southminster Hospice House after a short illness. She was born in March 1941 to late Edwin Taylor and Nancy Lee Taylor Rodenbough of Danbury; graduated from Guilford College, B.A., Morning Star School of Ministry, and a knight of the Order of Saint John, Charlotte. A devoted Christian, she believed in the power of prayer and spread the word to touch many lives. She had a lifelong interest in politics and once served as a page in the NC General Assembly when she was a high school student. Nancy Kate was married to Dr. Alan Bernard Gordon of Charlotte, originally from French Indochina, for 53 years. Together they had four children: Adam Gordon & wife Paula of Charlotte, NC; Kerry Allabastro of Stuart, FL; Dawn Barnes & husband Jonathan of Chapin, SC; and Sean Gordon & wife Markie of Atlanta, GA. She has ten grandchildren. Nancy Kate also leaves a sister, Mary Moon Taylor Guerrant & husband Tom of Charlotte; a sister-in-law, Barbara Taylor of Danbury and several nieces & nephews. She was predeceased by a brother, Ed Taylor Jr. of Danbury, all whom she loved very much. Nancy Kate will be remembered by friends and family as a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, sports enthusiast, artist, historian, counselor, teacher, fashionista, and Tar Heel born & bred. The celebration of Nancy Kate's life will be held on Wednesday, June 29th, at 4pm at Morning Star Fellowship Church in the Grand Ballroom with a reception to follow at the Grand Cafe, 375 Star Light Drive, Fort Mill, SC. The family wishes to thank Dr. Paul Ledford and nursing staff at Presbyterian Matthews for their kindess and care. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Hospice & Pallitive Care-Charlotte, 1420 East 7th Street, Charlotte, NC 28204.