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Nancy Thurkettle Obituary
Nancy Thurkettle, 67, of Bradenton, Florida, passed away on December 31, 2017. She was surrounded by loved ones. Nancy Theresa Klingler was born to Ray and Helen Klingler on September 5, 1950 in Columbus, Ohio. She grew up in Ohio and graduated from Reynoldsburg High School in 1968. Nancy married the love of her life, Frank Brian Thurkettle, on November 9, 1968. Frank and Nancy had four children, Frank Brian III, Theresa Ann, Brandi Ann, and Brent Joseph. Nancy stayed home to raise her children and later in life worked as a letter carrier for the United States Postal Service, where she made many friends. Nancy's fun-loving, spunky personality touched everyone she knew. Her greatest joys in life were her children and grandchildren. Being friends with Nancy was the easiest thing anyone could do - to know her was to love her.
Nancy joins her parents, her husband, Frank Thurkettle Jr., her son, Frank Thurkettle III, and her son-in-law, David Brown, in Heaven. Nancy is survived by her children, Theresa (Tim) Glandorf of Williamsburg, IA, Brandi Thurkettle-Brown of Williamsburg, IA, and Brent (Paige) Thurkettle of Key Largo, FL; 8 grandchildren, Alex, Madison, Regan, Grant, Zachary, Braeden, Grayson, and Lily; and one great-granddaughter, Lucy.
A celebration of life will be held Thursday, January 4th, 2017 from 5-8 P.M. at the NALC Union Hall 706 19th Ave W Bradenton, Florida 34205.
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Braeden Brown
January 26, 2018
Nanny was the best grandma ever and I know she is in a better place now
MARK COMERFORD
January 4, 2018
I AM PROUD TO SAY THAT Nancy WAS MY FRIEND. SHE WAS ONE OF THE MOST CARING, GIVING PEOPLE I HAVE EVER KNOWN. Nancy, WHILE WORKING FOR THE POSTAL SERVICE RAN THE LETTER CARRIER'S FOOD DRIVE WHICH COLLECTED TENS OF THOUSANDS OF POUNDS OF FOOD FOR THE POOR BUREAUCRATIC DIFFICULTIES. SHE BELIEVED IN THE GREATER GOOD. WHILE DELIVERING HER ROUTE SHE WAS ALWAYS LOOKING OUT FOR HER OLDER, INFIRMED PATRONS, THOSE WHO HAD NO ONE ELSE, REACHING INTO HER OWN POCKET FOR PEOPLE IN NEED.
Nancy WAS VERY PROUD OF HER CHILDREN, WITH NOTHING PLEASING HER MORE THAN TO HAVE THE WHOLE "GANG" COME TO VISIT AT ONCE EVEN THOUGH SHE HAD A SMALLER HOUSE.
NANCY WAS A STRONG WOMAN, LOVED HER HUSBAND, A GREAT MOM AMD GRANDMOM, AND A TERRIFIC FRIEND!
I WILL MISS HER GREATLY, SHE WAS SPECIAL.
January 4, 2018
We are so sorry for your lose Nancy was like a sister to me I will miss her FOREVER. I'm sorry I can't be there for the celebration but I'll THERE in spirit LOVE you THERESA Brandi and BJ
Mindy Clark
January 3, 2018
Hi my name is Mindy and I knew Nancy as one of my patients of dr. Singh's office she was a wonderful person with a great personality that made everybody laugh she always knew what to say and she had a great heart may she rest in peace and heaven's got another angel
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Lynn Rice
January 3, 2018
Sending our deepest sympathy to the Thurkettle clan. We just didn't have long enough to know her like you guys in her hometown. We shared our children in love, the wedding, the grandkids, then this...way too soon. Hard to get a grip on this.
Kim Maas
January 3, 2018
May the love of friends & family support you through this most difficult time. Love, hugs, and prayers to you all from Williamsburg Iowa!
Jack and Barb Tiernan
January 3, 2018
Our thoughts and much love is being sent to all of you.
Angie Jensen
January 3, 2018
Sending hugs and prayers to you all from the Jensen's.
Shelly Meyer
January 3, 2018
My heart hurts for your family, Theresa. You'll remain in my thoughts and prayers. Please take care of you, too.
January 3, 2018
Please accept my sincere condolences for the loss of Nancy. I have fond memories of her. She provided, as the obituary says, a bright, happy spot in this world. I first met your mom before her wedding to my cousin, Frank. She was so young!
Although we will not be able to attend her celebration of life, please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this time. Love and peace,
The Polanowskis: Eileen (Rose's sister), and Rosalind.
Jodi Stahl
January 2, 2018
Sending warmest and deepest sympathies from our family in Williamsburg, Iowa, to the entire Thurkettle family. Attaching special hugs for Theresa, Tim, Regan & Zach. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
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