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Nancy Alice-Fitzgerald Obituary
Long time Denton resident and Native Vermonter, Nancy Alice-FitzGerald Viens was born on April 1st, 1932 and went to glory on May 17th, 2019.
Nancy grew up in Brattleboro, Vermont and later attended the University of Vermont. She was raised by her grandparents, Alice and Doctor Oscar Burton. Nancy was the proud mother of David, Micheal and Ian Kelley of Vermont and Susan Oliver and Breton Viens of Texas. She was also close to two of her step children, Ted and Vicky Viens. Nancy adored her grandchildren, Jessica McMurtrey, Natalie Oliver and Carson Kelley. Jessica gave her three great grandchildren, Rowan, Laine and Levi. Nancy loved feisty felines, great mystery novels (Vermont author Archer Mayor was her favorite) and a hot cup of mint tea.
Nancy was known as the hip bicycle lady of Denton. For many years she peddled to her much loved job at the University of North Texas. Nancy was a social justice warrior and a published poet. Her poetry can be found in several major poetry anthologies as well as coffee shops and friend's living rooms across the globe. Nancy was a revolutionary woman and a treasure. She believed in one world one love and had friends globally through Facebook. She loved her friends deeply and was thankful to have so many of them stay close to her for so long.
Please honor Nancy by voting in the 2020 election. Memorials may be made in her name to the ACLU of Texas. Please join us in celebrating Nancy's life with her faith family at Trinity Presbyterian Church 2200 N Bell Ave. Denton, Texas Saturday June 15th at 2pm.
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Memories and Condolences
for Nancy Alice-Fitzgerald
Jeffrey Levy
June 14, 2019
Nancy was a good friend to everyone. I learned so much from her. She will be missed.
Barbara Green
June 14, 2019
One of the nicest persons you will ever meet.
Glenda Kyser
June 12, 2019
Nancy had one of the biggest hearts I've ever known. She loved everyone. I will miss her.
May 31, 2019
As you remember your love one, as God heals your broken hearts (Psalm 147:3), may your cherished memories bring you peace, comfort, and strength to endure.
A larger pic of Nancy on her bicycle. This pic was taken on December 7th 2013 outside of the Willis Library.
Rebecca Barham
May 30, 2019
Nancy's entry for the worst Christmas sweather contest in December 2006.
Rebecca Barham
May 30, 2019
Nancy Gotcher
May 30, 2019
A Shero for me and many others. She brought so much to the hearts and minds of those who had the chance to interact with her.
Stephanie Johnson
May 28, 2019
Nancy's precious, passionate presence on Facebook will be sadly missed. My sympathies to her loving family.
May 28, 2019
Nancy will be missed by many of us in Denton.
I met her during our anti-fracking campaign and took her to that historically long meeting of city council during that period. After that, we had numerous discussions about the issue. She also made sure she was always registered to vote, and voted.
I'll miss her spirit and her dedication to civic engagement.
Rhonda Love
Sukie Knight
May 24, 2019
So saddened to read this. I know only of Nancy from her family. She certainly was remarkable as can be ascertained from her lovely children and the love which they broadcast ino the world. Bless Nancy and her family always.
Her 87th birthday party
beth avery
May 24, 2019
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