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Nancy Sharkey

Ann Arbor, Michigan

1936 - 2021

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Sharkey, Nancy 6/12/1936 - 11/28/2021 Nancy C. Sharkey, 85, passed November 28, 2021 at the Angela Hospice facility in Livonia, MI. She was born June 12, 1936 in Adrian MI, the daughter of Harold D and Beth A (Lowry) Hornby. Nancy graduated from Adrian High School, Class of 1954. Following...

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I talked to her a year or two before her death to let her know of the passing of her cousin, Bob Green. She was pleased to be remembered by a family member from the Lowry clan. It seems she made a difference in a lot her music students' lives.

My condolences to the family and friends of Nancy. I had the pleasure of knowing her when we were both teaching at King School. She was always such a pleasant person and had a good sense of humor.

Myself and my brother and two sisters would like to express sadness. Nancy was our Step Mother. Even tho we where not close we are still family.

Nancy was a wonderful person - outgoing and an enthusiastic music teacher. She guided me in the beginning of my AAPS instrumental music career when we taught together at Bach elementary (the Open School at that time.) She was well loved by countless colleagues. My sincere sympathy is extended to her friends and family.

Mrs. Sharkey was my elementary school band director. I play the clarinet to this day because of her. What a wonderful lady she was. She was ever present throughout my music education in the Ann Arbor Public Schools, serving as a counselor and my cabin leader at Interlochen band camp in high school. Mrs. Sharkey was always so kind, and I will remember her fondly. Here are some photos I had of Mrs. Sharkey: 2 from from band class at Thurston Elementary School in 1989, and then one from...

Rest In Peace Nancy.