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Nancy Landrum-Jacks

Columbus, Mississippi

Oct 21, 1940 – Jan 26, 2021 (Age 80)

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October 21, 1940
DIED
January 26, 2021
AGE
80
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Columbus, Mississippi
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Nancy Landrum-Jacks died peacefully January 26, 2021 at her home in Jackson, Mississippi.

 

Nancy was born in Columbus, MS on October 21, 1940. She was the daughter of the late Dr. Roy Griffin and Frances Cole Griffin. Nancy graduated from S.D. Lee High School in Columbus and...

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Nancy Landrum was my fourth grade teacher, and even then I knew she was very special. Among the highlights of that year, was her return from the World Series. She gave us a play-by-play which ,in my memory, mainly involved
A description of hits by the Cardinals on a dramatic scoreboard. She also organized her students into a game known as multiplication football. I think it was the only time I truly enjoyed anything related to mathematics. She enthusiastically encouraged us as we worked...

Nancy and my sister where class mates and very close. I always remember them having such a good time. Later I enjoyed that same great friendship with Nancy. I will miss her so much. My blessings to the family

Nancy, was a 1958 Lee High Classmate and Friend. My sympathy to Barney, and all the Family.

Jim and Frances
I am so terribly sorry to hear that Aunt Nancy has passed. We all loved her. Please know that my thoughts and Prayers are with all of you. My love to all. Your Cousin

So sorry for your loss. I enjoyed working with Nancy at LeGrande’s. She was a very special lady.

Nancy was my Fourth Grade teacher at Demonstration School. I had had a string of old lady teachers so when I walked in and saw her in a poodle dress and red keds, I could not believe it. I remember telling my mother that my teacher wears tennis shoes!! She was so creative in her teaching. We had relay races to look up words in the dictionary. Since I could find the words quickly, it was the only time I was one of the first picked for any sports team!
She also taught multiplication by...

I am so sad to hear this about Nancy! She and Terrell were wonderful people!