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Nancy Fleece Obituary
Nancy Kaye Fleece was born June 15, 1931, in Dayton, Kentucky, the daughter of Harrison Marton and Ann Elizabeth (Pester) Kendall. She departed this life February 19, 2013, at Fulton County Hospital in Salem, Arkansas, at the age of 81 years, 8 months and 4 days.
She was united in marriage at Lake Zurich, Illinois to Harlan Stanley Fleece on May 16, 1981. Nancy was of the Christian faith. She was generous with her time and very active in the Byron Community and volunteered at BRMC in the CARTI unit. Nancy was one of the original founders in 1998 of the Salem Country Quilters Guild where she was President for three years. She was a member of the Fulton County Extension Homemakers Club and along with Harlan helped sponsor the Lucky Clover 4H Club.
Nancy is survived by her husband Harlan Fleece of the home in Viola; one daughter Mary Moore-Kumar and husband Anup of Ashland, Oregon; one son John Kendall Moore of Ashland, Oregon; two grandsons, Nima Blue of Portland, Oregon and Kian Blue of Sydney, Australia; other relatives and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Funeral Services will be held at Barker Funeral Home Chapel, Salem, Arkansas, at 10:00 AM on Friday, February 22, 2013. Burial will be in Cedar Vale Cemetery in Solon Mills, Illinois. Barker Funeral Home of Salem in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to charity of your choice.
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Memories and Condolences
for Nancy Fleece
John Kendall Moore
October 30, 2022
Miss you and dad
Mary Moore
February 27, 2022
Miss you so much Mom. I lost Nima just nine months after losing Anup. I wish you were here to help me get through this hard time. I know he is with you now and you two will be waiting for me when I get there. Love you so much.
Mary Moore
February 16, 2021
Dear Mom, I miss you so much now more than ever. I lost Anup last year in August. I know you are together with Dad and Rita watching over me. I feel so sad and lost without all of you. Please send your love and and blessings my way. Your loving daughter, Mary Kaye❤
Mary Moore
June 16, 2013
Happy Birthday Mom! Yesterday was your 82nd birthday!
This is your first birthday on heaven. I had my first birthday
last month without you , the big five oh. I hope you are enjoying
everything. I miss talking to you but I will remember all the good times. Sending you my love and prayers. Your daughter Mary Kaye
Kian and Mary, daughter and grandson of Nancy
Mary Moore
April 9, 2013
Mary Moore
April 9, 2013
I miss you Mom, today would be Dads 84th Birthday! I know you are celebrating together with Grandpa and Rita. Thank you for all your love and thoughtful things you have done for me and my family all through the years. I will cherish all the beautiful things you made for me and remember you with happiness in my heart and a smile on my face. Love you always and will remember you always. Your daughter Mary Kaye
Daniels Family
February 23, 2013
Fleece/Moore Family,
Deepest sympathies are offered. May your memories bring you comfort. May you find strength in the "God of all comfort,".
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