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Nancy Whiteside Obituary
CHAPIN, S.C.-Nancy Barbee Whiteside, 68, died Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2015. Born in Shelby, N.C., she was a daughter of Dorcas Cornwell Barbee and the late Benjamin Franklin Barbee.
A graduate of East Tennessee State University, she worked in social services in the Rape Crisis Center in Greenville for many years and more than 20 years as volunteer coordinator at Lexington-Richland Alcohol Drug Abuse Council (LRADAC). She was an avid reader, outdoors woman and sailor. She loved horses, mountain biking and kayaking. She was a founding member of OWLS – Outrageous Wilderness Ladies Society, which was one of her greatest passions.
A skilled hiker, she traveled most of the Appalachian Trail in the southern states. She was a talented artist who enjoyed painting, basket-making and pottery and was well-known for her clay angels. Her love of the outdoors was shared with her daughter and grandson. She and her daughter traveled the world together. She was a member of Lake Murray Presbyterian Church and took mission trips to Honduras. She donated time and money to an orphanage in Africa and supported a child for 20 years. She was a member of Zonta, Sisters in Service and the University of S.C. International Students Program.
Surviving are her daughter, Summer Whiteside Settle of Beaufort; grandson, Rowland Thomas Settle; her mother of Shelby; brother, Franklin Barbee (Janice) of Shelby; sister, Betsy Boatwright (Steve) of Shelby; numerous nieces and nephews; and her dog, Olivia. She was predeceased by her husband, Thomas Newton Whiteside.
The family will receive friends in the church fellowship hall following the service.
Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, Oct. 23, 2015, at Lake Murray Presbyterian Church.
Memorials may be made to Hope House, 269 Calhoun Street, Charleston, SC 29401.
Online condolences may be made at www.dunbarfunerals.com.
Arrangements by Dunbar Funeral Home, Dutch Fork Chapel.
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Memories and Condolences
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Steve Kiemele
October 22, 2015
We grieve the loss of Nancy, who was an enthusiastic sailor and a good friend, and a brave fighter against the cancer that took her life. She and Tommy will always be a part of our memories of sailing Hobies when we were young and felt invincible. The love of it all is never lost. Steve & Margaret Kiemele
James Duckett
October 22, 2015
Tommy Whiteside and I worked together for almost 25 years. Nancy was a very supportive wife and confidant to her late husband as well as a loving mother. She also had a significant life of hobbies that included competitive sailing.
Jim Duckett
October 22, 2015
Tommy Whiteside and I worked together for almost 25 years. He always leaned on and depended on Nancy for her love and support. They also had a very active life in the sailing community. Summer, I'm so sorry for your loss.
Linda Crimmins
October 22, 2015
The OWLS have lost a cornerstone. Thank you, Nancy, for the your love of the outdoors that you passed on to so many. Your spirit will always be with us in the memories we shared.
Margaret and Simon Cooke
October 22, 2015
She was a bright light of love to her friends and family. Her spirit will live on through her daughter Summer and sweet grandson Rowland. Our deepest sympathy to her family and friends. We are better for knowing Nancy.
Lisa Baccomo
October 22, 2015
I worked with Nancy at LRADAC for many years, and she was a wonderful lady who could make everyone smile and feel at ease. She just had the best personality, she will be missed greatly. Till we meet again my friend, keep a cloud reserved for me.
Lisa Baccomo
October 22, 2015
Martha Cabaniss
October 22, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this time. Having read the obituary I know Nancy lived life to the fullest. I attended her wedding at Zion Baptist Church, Shelby NC. She was a beautiful bride. And a beautiful person inside and out!
Nancy Englisbe
October 22, 2015
Oh Summer, what fun we all had sailing and playing with our Hobies! We have such great memories. Your mom was so special to me helping me through Bill's death. She was an Angel sent from above for sure. My heart and prayers are with you.
Jan Urban
October 22, 2015
There is a pleasure in the pathless woods, there is a rapture in the lonely shore, there is society where none intrudes, by the deep sea, and music in its roar . . .
Lord Byron guiding us to our friend who has left but is not gone.
Carolyn Queen Ivester
October 22, 2015
Nancy was like a sister to me as we were growing up in the Zion Church community, I think of her often and all the fun we had. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love to a wonderful family
Barbara Grissom
October 21, 2015
What a delightful person Nancy was. She leaves a void.
Selvia Beam Brown
October 21, 2015
Nancy and I were friends at Shelby High. Such a kind, gentle soul!
May God bless you in your time of mourning.
October 21, 2015
I just want you all to know how very sorry I am to hear about Nancy. She was such a sweet, talented and special person to have known and will be missed by all that knew her. You are all like a second family to me and you will all be in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Love to all!
Cindy Peeler
Michelle Kerr
October 21, 2015
Nancy was so sweet, kind and caring - always looking out for others. My deepest sympathies to you Summer and the rest of your family during this very difficult time. We are all the better having had people like Nancy in our lives.
Joanne & Al Monteforte
October 21, 2015
We are saddened by the loss of Nancy. May God hold her in the palm of his hand and give strength to her loved ones. Summer,Row, Betsy, Franklin and Dorcas you are in our prayers at this time.
Sara Hutton
October 21, 2015
Nancy was an amazing person - she was so welcoming, warm and wonderful to be around. My dearest sympathy to my dear friend Summer who I know loved her mother to the moon and back.
Talyse Burkett
October 21, 2015
Summer, I don't think I ever actually met you, but during the time I worked with your mother, I felt like I knew you very well. She talked about you constantly and was so proud of everything you did and the wonderful woman you have become. I will be praying for your family. She was such an amazing lady and will be missed very much.
October 21, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with Dorcas, Franklin, Betsy and Summer. Nancy and I were friends from first grade. I am so sad to hear of her passing.
Ann Packard Ackerman
October 21, 2015
Such a kindred spirit. My deepest sympathy to Summer and the many who loved Nancy.
Lesa Chandler
October 21, 2015
We are the better for having known Nancy Barbee Whiteside; an angel among us, gone too soon.
Carol A. Lewis
Jan Rivers
October 21, 2015
We are all fortunate to have known your wonderful Mom who added to each of our lives. I am so sorry.
October 21, 2015
My thoughts and prayer are with you. Nancy was a very special Lady. I'm so sorry for your loss
Love you all
Woody and Pam Fish
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