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BORN
1936
DIED
2016
Nancy Dow Obituary
'It is with great sadness that my brother John and I announce the passing of our Mother Nancy Dow,' Aniston told People magazine in a statement Wednesday. Aniston added that her mother died “peacefully surrounded by family and friends after enduring a long illness.”
Dow, a former model, appeared on 1960s television shows including “The Beverly Hillbillies” and “The Wild Wild West.” She also appeared in two films, “The Ice House” (1969) and “Pure” (2004).
Dow had a health setback in 2011, when she had a series of strokes. She was hospitalized May 23 and died two days later.
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Dow was born July 22, 1936, in Connecticut. She married twice, and both unions ended in divorce. She married musician John Melick in 1956, and they divorced in 1961. They had a son, John Melick.
In 1965, Dow married actor John Aniston; they divorced in 1980. Jennifer Aniston, their daughter, played Rachel Green on the hit TV sitcom “Friends,” which aired from 1994 to 2004.
Dow and her daughter were estranged after Dow wrote a book about their relationship, “From Mother and Daughter to Friends: A Memoir” (1999). The two reconciled several years later.
Memories and Condolences
for Nancy Dow
88 Entries
jody Brachman
December 2, 2018
Hi how are you ive never met her. She seemed like a nice person. Anyway my late 2 yr. Condolences to het friends and family. Take care bye.
July 14, 2016
So sorry for your loss
Roxanne CT
DMM
June 25, 2016
REST IN PEACE NANCY.
Hudgins Family
June 6, 2016
Our prayers and condolences go out to the family and friends of Nancy Dow. And for Jennifer Anniston our prayers go out especially to you in the loss of your Mother. Cherish the many memories that you shared together and keep them close to your heart. May Almighty God continue to give all of you strength, courage and peace in the difficult days ahead. Isa. 43:10, 13
Lily Meade
June 4, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss Jennifer. Your mom seemed like an amazing woman and she will be missed by all! She will always be with you, just look for those signs. You will have her in your heart forever, try to stay happy as she would want you to be. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family! xo
Jennifer Baribault
June 3, 2016
Dear Aniston Family,
It so truly sad to hear that you loss your mother, as you celebrate her life, her soul & memories will on, they will be wrap up as little gifts, just cherish the love & life, hold it close to your heart. I saw her in "THE BEVERLY HILLBILLIES" the television show when I was growing up. I so glad you were able to mend your relationship before she past away. Jen your mom is in a better place now which she ENTER the gates in HEAVEN there will be angels greet her, making sure that she will be comfortable & they watching over her now.. My thoughts, prayer are with you & your family at this DIFFICULT time. I Will Be There For You the theme song from "FRIENDS"!!! RIP ENTERAL MAY YOU REST IN PEACE NANCY DOW!
carmen Johnson
June 3, 2016
you will carry her in your heart-as I do mine forever-
Carmen M. Johnson
May 31, 2016
Ms. Jennifer, sorry for your loss. May the God who supplies endurance and comfort grant you that very thing.
Sabrina
May 31, 2016
We are very sorry for your loss. May you find comfortbin your fond memories & hope in knowing that God will soon put an end to all human suffering, including death (John 6:40).
BC
May 30, 2016
Loved! Valued! Adored! Nancy Dow will be truly missed; but to baby boomers, she will be very much remembered through her work. Most of all, hoping her loved ones find comfort in knowing that she is very precious in God's eyes!
Michael Beaumont
May 30, 2016
My Dearest. Jennifer so sorry for the loss of your dear mother. She has her very own stage in the kingdom of heaven and a special audience.
Every day you breathe in and out trust me your mom shall be breathing within you.
God bless you and take care
Carol Lane
May 30, 2016
Here's to the family, I hope this message will give you some comfort!! Jennifer, love you, I wish you peace, at this time. I pray the love will sustain you, and your Justin, and family!! Bless you, and we never truly lose somebody, memories will carry all of us!! I know very well, I lost my husband, but I have put it in Gods hands!! Take care my Darling!!
MV
May 30, 2016
I am deeply sadden by your great loss. Death can be so painful. I wish you peace to carry on, and special memories to be the very tool to bring you comfort.( 23rd Psalm.)
May 30, 2016
Jenifer, I'm so sorry for your loss. As a young girl, I enjoyed watching your mom. Some illnesses take some so quickly they are gone before the fight begins and others fight a lifetime; yet disease leaves in its wake, pain undiminished. God sees your tears and the emptiness of your heart. May you find solace in prayer to the God of all comfort. He is your refuge in this time of distress (Psalms 9:9).
Reed
May 30, 2016
Offering my deepest condolences to all, may God grant you strength and courage as you face the coming days.
May 30, 2016
A loss of a dear-loved one, is one of the most difficult things a person has to bear with. My sincere condolences to Jennifer Aniston and relatives for their loss. May our Heavenly Father grant you all of His strength and comfort to help you endure your grief.
Linda
May 30, 2016
Draw close to God for comfort and strength during your time of sorrow. He will give you the support to endure. I am sorry for your loss.
LH
May 30, 2016
Dear Aniston Family,
So sorry for the loss of your mother . Sincerest condolences to you and your family. May God give you the strength you need during this most difficult time. (Psalms 29:11)
May 30, 2016
My condolences to the family on the loss of your mother. It is a loss that leaves a void in our thread of life. May you find comfort in the peace of God. Php. 4:6-7
G. Freeman
May 29, 2016
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Cheryl
May 29, 2016
I am so sorry for the loss of your mother, losing a parent is not easy but always hold the great memories in your heart and she will be with you always.
Vicki Johnson
May 29, 2016
My deepest sympathy to your family.
May 29, 2016
God Bless All of the Family and friends. To Jennifer, I'm so sorry you have lost your Mom. God Be with you always, Love, Vicki
May 28, 2016
I'm so sorry to hear of Ms. Dow's passing, the only comfort there is; is knowing she is now in perfect health and in the arms of the Lord. Prayers to Ms. Dow's family. Revonda Welch Marion,Virginia
anna fiola
May 28, 2016
May she rest in peace....my prayers and condolences to the family..God Bless
Anna from Fall River ,Massachussettes
May 28, 2016
So sorry for the loss of your loved one,may Matt.5:7 have special meaning for you at this time..........
May 28, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
May 28, 2016
My sincere condolences for your loss. May the God of comfort be with you. Isaiah25:8
C.J. Owens
May 28, 2016
To the family of Ms. Aniston, May the promise of our Heavenly Father spoken at Hosea 13:14 bring you peace and boost your hope in a better future which bears no pain of heart. So sorry for your loss at this time.
May 28, 2016
I am so sorry for your great loss
May you find great hope and comfort in God's hope of a time when death and all pain will be no more.
Corletta Hardy
May 27, 2016
May god's holy spirit comfort everyone's heart as they prepare to say goodbye to their love one.God will heal that broken heart that you all feels,may her memories bring you laughter and joy.
Deborah
May 27, 2016
Jennifer,
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. You're in my thoughts and prayers. Stay strong and know your Mom's in a much better place now.
Rita
May 27, 2016
May the Holy Spirit comfort both Jennifer and John in the passing of your mother.
Arthur Appleton
May 27, 2016
My deepest sympathy.
May 27, 2016
My deepest condolences to the daughter of one of my favorite actresses and her family. May your mom forever Rest in Peace.
GB in Colonie.NY
May 27, 2016
John, Jen and Family
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your mother and loved one. Losing someone is never easy but please know that God cares for each and every one of us and will help you to endure during this most difficult time.
KC/New Jersey
Mary Holmes
May 27, 2016
Jennifer & Jon, My deepest sympathy on the passing of your Mom. May you hold your memories close to your heart to keep her close. You are all in my prayers at this most difficult time.
CRYSTAL JACKSON
May 27, 2016
love this lady rest in peace.
Joanne Jackson
May 27, 2016
Jennifer and Jon, please accept my sincere condolences for the loss of your dear mother. May you find comfort in God's peace.
Alice L. Cooper
May 27, 2016
Please accept my heartfelt condolences for the loss of your mother, Nancy Dow. May the loving prayer with a promise found in Matthew 6:9-13 give you some peace and comfort during this difficult time.
May 27, 2016
May the Almighty God of comfort be with family and friend at this time of deep sorrow. God love and care for you
Richard Herrick
May 27, 2016
R.I.P.
Gerri & Mimi
May 27, 2016
We are sorry to learn of her passing, we are sure that her children look forward to the time when God will swallow up death forever, and when he will wipe away the tears from all faces.
May 27, 2016
Sorry for your loss. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful nemeoriesof of joyful times spent together with Nancy. Draw close to God and he will draw close to you.
May 27, 2016
So sorry for your loss. Jeremiah 29:11,12 says," For I well know the thoughts that I am thinking toward you, thoughts of peace, and not of calamity, to give you a future and a hope. And you will call me and pray to me, and I will listen to you."
May 27, 2016
May the "God of all comfort" give you the comfort you need during this time of sadness.
May 27, 2016
Your love one is precious to the Creator of life. I would like to offer my condolences for your loss. May your family find peace and comfort in knowing sickness, pain and death will one day be no more.
May 27, 2016
Sorry for your loss, RIP
May 27, 2016
I am glad Jennifer and her mother reconciled before she died. That will bring her peace and now she can remember the good times they shared. My condolences to Jennifer and John.
May 27, 2016
My condolences to the family and friends. May you find comfort in God's future promise that we will see our dear kived ones again.
Shirley Jean
May 27, 2016
NANCY IS FREE AT LAST.
WHAT A GLAD REUNION DAY THAT WILL BE WHEN WE ALL GET TO HEAVEN.
PRAISE GOD.
May 27, 2016
ONE DAY AT A TIME SWEET JESUS.
LEAN ON JESUS TO HEAL YOUR BROKEN HEARTS & TEARS.
May 27, 2016
GOD CALL A BEAUTIFUL ANGEL HOME.
FREE FROM ALL PAIN.
WALKING ON STREETS OF GOLD SAFE IN THE ARMS OF JESUS.
PRAYERS FOR YOUR FAMILY.
Liz
Evans Family
May 27, 2016
We are sorry for your family's loss. May the peace of God guard your hearts.
May 27, 2016
My condolences for the lost of your love one. May God comfort the family at this time.
Cindy Stanziano
May 27, 2016
Dear Jennifer, I am so sorry for your loss. May God, your family, and friends help you during this sad time in your life. Sincerely, Cindy Stanziano
David Saks
May 27, 2016
May the Lord bring comfort to you Jennifer, and John.
May 26, 2016
She is HOME.
Shannon
May 26, 2016
My condolences to the Dow family during this difficult time. May you find comfort in knowing that when God restores Paradise, he will undo all causes of suffering. (Ps 37:11) Then our tears of sorrow will become tears of great joy.
SPANKY
May 26, 2016
I JUST LOST MY MOTHER ALSO,I FEEL YOUR PAIN,MAY SHE REST IN PEACE,IN HER LORDS LOVING ARMS, BLESS YOUR MEMORIES.
May 26, 2016
Vivian B. Reinhardt, Sylacauga, Alabama
Harve Justafan
May 26, 2016
So pretty so young to soon to leave
to a better place that I believe
and all that she has left behind
Family an Friends she'll be in mind
Char Escobedo
May 26, 2016
May Gods peace be upon your family and friends.
Sheila
May 26, 2016
In Gods care. Blessings to the family.
May 26, 2016
I am sorry for your loss. May the hope of seeing her again in paradise ease the sorrow of your hearts.
Mary A
May 26, 2016
I am sending my sincere condolences to the family. May you find comfort in this thought found at Isaiah 61:1,2 which reads in part" God sent his son to bind up the brokenhearted and to comfort those who mourn."
Cheryl Lynn
May 26, 2016
Dear Dowdy family I am sorry for your loss. May the comfort and strength only God can supply be with you during this difficult time -Psalms 55:22.
May 26, 2016
RIP LUVY
Nancy Johnston
May 26, 2016
To the family and friends of Nancy Dow,
I am sorry to hear of your loss and I hope remembering the good times will bring you peace. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
May 26, 2016
May God wrap his arm's around you. My sympathy to all.
May 26, 2016
Sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. It is a difficult time lousing a parent. May Peace be with you as you morn her loss. God Bless
Adrian Barnette
May 26, 2016
We'll miss you !
May 26, 2016
My heartfelt sympathys go out to the family and friends during this difficult time. I hope the words in 1 Thessalonians 4 : 14 can bring you some comfort. Knowing that there is a future for the ones we have lost in death can be so reassuring.
Susan Antman
May 26, 2016
I miss your smile, Nancy.
- Your co-worker from 1986-1987, Susan Antman from Ally Gargano MCA Advertising
Susan Antman
May 26, 2016
My deepest condolences to the Aniston family. I worked with Nancy at Ally Gargano MCA Advertising in NYC from 1986 to 1987 and she was a very kind person. She had a good heart and was a good listener and worker. She always had the best advice! Nancy and Jen came to my wedding in Brooklyn and I am glad they were there to celebrate with me. I am happily married for 30 years.
Even though Nancy and I haven't kept in touch since that time, I will always have fond memories working with her.
ACW
May 26, 2016
I'm sorry for your loss. May the memories you have sustain you and may the love of those surrounding you keep you strong. Act 24:15.
Margie Tilma
May 26, 2016
Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother. May God bless you and your family in this time of grief .
Mitch Brothers
May 26, 2016
So sad watching our Parents getting older! Hope God walks with you during this time, and glad you were able to mend your relationship become she passed!!
Mitch Brothers
MISTY D
May 26, 2016
I'm so sorry for the loss of your mother. I know how hard it is to lose a mother...Praying for peace and comfort.
Misty ( Nashville, TN)
Warm Christian Love!
May 26, 2016
Sorry to read of the loss of your mother. May the find memories of her along with the love of God be a source of comfort to y'all.
Scott Chamberland
May 26, 2016
Please accept my Deepest Sympathies
May 26, 2016
I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. Please find peace and comfort in Psalms 119:76.
Wells family
May 26, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss. Although your hearts are filled with pain and sorrow, our prayer is that you gain comfort and hope from God's promise to reunite us with our love ones on the earth, never having to say goodbye again. For Jesus will make this earth the problem-free paradise that His Father intended it to be. We have gained comfort and strength from this promise, may your family do the same.
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