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Nancy Cahill Obituary
Clinton
Nancy Neal Williams Cahill passed away at the age of 68 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jackson, MS on October 28, 2011. Nancy was born on December 8, 1942 in Washington D.C. to Gladstone Ellis and Nancy Neal Williams.
Nancy was a proud graduate of Clinton High School in 1960 and of Mississippi State College for Women in 1964. She graduated with a bachelor's degree in Physical Education and went on to teach at McLain High School in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Soon after moving to Tulsa, Nancy married her childhood sweetheart Charles Cahill in 1964. In 1970 the couple moved back to Clinton where Nancy went to work at her father's real estate office. Realizing her gift was teaching, she quit her job and went back to teaching for the Clinton Public School System at both Sumner Hill and Clinton Junior High and remained there until her retirement in 2008. During this time Nancy went to Mississippi College and received her Master's and Specialist Degrees in Social Studies. She made history come alive through her unique teaching style of remarkable story telling. Her generosity toward her students started at the beginning of each year when she gave out her home phone number and address and made herself available to her students and parents. Nancy particularly relished in helping students who may not have been so eager to learn or who had behavioral issues. Because of her compassion, she was always able to reach their hearts.
Not only was Nancy an amazing caregiver to her students but also to her family. She had provided custodial care for her brother, Gladstone E. Williams Jr. (Butch) for the past several years. She also cared for her immediate family and adored her grandson, Neal.
Nancy was named as Clinton's Outstanding Young Woman in 1975 and also severed as the first female President of Clinton's Chamber of Commerce. She also received several other awards and accolades throughout her lifetime.
Nancy had a wide circle of friends who will miss her phone calls, food, encouragement and love. Her influence will live on in the accomplishments of those she impacted through her loving life.
Nancy is survived by her husband of 47 years Charles Robert Cahill, daughter Beth Cahill Robinson, son-in-law Ron Robinson, daughter Katie Cahill Burleson, son-in-law Brent Burleson, grandson Neal Burleson and brother Gladstone E. Williams Jr.
Arrangements: Visitation will be Tuesday, Nov 1, 2011 from 5:00pm-8:00pm and Wednesday, Nov2, 2011 from 10:00am-11:00am At Lakewood Memorial of Clinton. Service will follow Wednesday's visitation.
In lieu of flowers, please send a donation to:
Clinton Library Foundation, C/O Community Foundation of Greater Jackson, 525 E. Capitol St. Suite5B,
Jackson MS, 39201.
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Memories and Condolences
for Nancy Cahill
Shonda Hollins Mickens
November 30, 2011
You will definately be missed Mrs. Cahill, she was a great teacher!
Michael Childress
November 16, 2011
What a great lady and teacher, some of my greatest junior high stories include Mrs. Cahill. May your legacy live on. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Beth and the Cahill family.
Brittany Tucker
November 15, 2011
Mrs.Cahill made History so much fun, i will forever miss her. Love Brittany Tucker
November 4, 2011
Dear Cahill Family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. I feel so fortunate to have had Mrs. Cahill as a teacher, neighbor, and friend. I have such wonderful memories of her.
Much love to the whole family.
Love,
Bonnie Borst Clowney
MARY LINSON-HALL
November 3, 2011
...OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY. I WORKED WITH MRS. CAHILL FOR NINETEEN YEARS AND ENJOYED THE TIME WE SPENT AS EDUCATORS AND FRIENDS. GOD IS ABLE, JUST TRUST IN HIM AND KEEP THE FAITH!
LOVE, MRS. MARY ANN LINSON-HALL
Sandy Shockley
November 3, 2011
To the Cahill family and especially, brother, Butch. Our house was just down the hill and around the lake from the Williams. So sorry to hear about Nancy's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Sandy JOHNSON Shockley
Tabitha Batton
November 3, 2011
Mrs. Cahill was the best teacher I ever had, she made learning fun. I wish my children could experience a teacher like her. Teachers come and go but I have never forgotten her and never will. I also made a heck of a castle project that year, it was a cake, so we got to eat it for a snack. My prayers are with her family.
Chip Ledbetter
November 3, 2011
Chuck, I am so sorry to have heard the news of your wonderful bride's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and if you need anything don't hesitate to call me. I still smile when she used to come out to the shop and make you come in and eat. Chip Ledbetter
Brent Burleson
November 2, 2011
Hey mom. It's your son in law. I love and miss you very much! You really touched my life the few years I knew you. I love you and I promise to take care of your daughter and your grandson. Love Brent.
Rebekah Thurman
November 2, 2011
Mrs.Cahill you were the best teacher a student could ever ask for! You will forever have a place in my heart.You weren't just a teacher but a friend.I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU AND THAT WARM SMILE!!
virginia ellis
November 2, 2011
I WOULD LIKE TO SAY A FEW WORD ABOUT MRS CAHILL SHE TAUGHT ME WEN I WAS IN THE 9TH GRADE BACK N THE 80"S WERE SHE COACH THE GIRL BASKETBALL TEAM AT SUMNER HILL DAT I PLAYED ON SHE WAS A NICE N LOVING PERSON WHO I WILL HAVE NEVER FORGOTTEN IF U WAS STRUGGLING N SCHOOL SHE WOOD TAKE THE TIME OUT AND HELP U I WILL ALWAYS REMEMDER U I LOVE U BUT GOD LOVE U BEST!!!!!!
Andrew McMillin
November 1, 2011
Mrs. Cahill, you touched the lives of so many people/students and had the amazing gift to make each one of us feel special. You were the first teacher that ever called my parents to tell them that I had done something good in class and I know that my mother will never forget that. Wether you intended to or not you made yourself available and made a difference in my life that I will always cherish. I hope that my children encounter a teacher half as good as you were. May the road rise with you, may the wind be always at your back, may the sun shine warm upon your face, and may the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again may God hold you in the hallow of his hand- Irish Blessing
November 1, 2011
Mrs. Cahill was a very special woman, and she never wasted a moment of her life. She loved her students very dearly, and anyone with eyes and sense could see that from miles away. She will forever live in my memory.
Paulette Garton
November 1, 2011
So sorry to learn of your loss, Beth and Katie. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your families.
Heather Johns Garrett
November 1, 2011
Beautifully written for a beautiful woman. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family. Mrs. C was a blessing to so many of us with her unconditional love and true caring. I am so glad to have had her as my teacher, someone to look up to and later, as an adult, a friend. She Is the one, while I am teaching, I often think, "how would she handle this situation?" Thank you Mrs. Cahill for nurturing and raising so many of us. You are a part of so many of us!! Bless you and your family.
brenda stuckey
November 1, 2011
Mrs Cahill was very loving to the family of the late Mrs. Rosie Gray. we will miss her very much.
Mindy Swann-Carlos
October 31, 2011
An amazing teacher, mother and woman. You will be greatly missed by all.
katie cahill burleson
October 31, 2011
I am so greatful that you were my mom. You will never know how much I valued your opinion and respected you. You were an amazing lady and I hope to be half of the woman you were. Your legacy will live on in all the peoples lives you touched. I love you momma and miss you terribly. Show 'em how its done up there!!!
Sarah Carver Wadford
October 31, 2011
If one parent stands out most from all the kids in the class of 96, Ms. Cahill is it. She lit a fire of education in all of us, and showed us how to be the people she knew we could be. God bless her soul, and I can only pray Neal has the same spark in his soul. Blessings and prayers for the family.
Bryan Epting
October 31, 2011
"Mrs. Cahill, you were such a great teacher and humble person that I admired very much. I remember when I first moved to Clinton in the 7th grade and I saw that I was going to be your teacher for Social Studies and Study Hall with Mr. Carollo. I did not know what I was in store for at that time until the first day I met you. From then on I knew that I was going to be apart of something special. I cannot express how deeply saddened I am at this moment in writing on this guest book. Your passion for teaching meant so much to me as a student and your knowledge and great spirit will live on forever. I will miss you so much and may God bless you forever!!!"
October 31, 2011
nancy and i were classmates from 3rd grade through graduation in clinton. she and charles were wonderful friends. i will hold him in my heart, knowing how much he will miss her. she was a great spirit. brenda lambert
Beth Deer Torrence
October 31, 2011
Thank you for all that you did...great teacher and friend.
Lakisha Cenales Love
October 31, 2011
Mrs. Cahill you were definitely a great person and teacher. You have left your mark on us and you will never be forgotten. Class of 96
Kathy Land
October 31, 2011
Cahill has been a wonderful mentor to me almost my entire teaching career. She and her family have shared in the greatest joys and the most difficult moments in my life. Charles, Beth and Katie my prayers are with each of you.
I love you Cahill.
Mary Bobo Fisher
October 31, 2011
One of my favorite teachers! Every time I drive by the junior high I think of her! She made learning fun! If you did not have Mrs. Cahill for 7th grade social studies you missed out! I made one heck of a castle project that year! She asked me if she could keep it to show the next years class! She made me feel so special! She will be dearly missed!
Mary Bobo Fisher
October 31, 2011
One of my favorite teachers! Every time I drive by the junior high I think of her! Learning was fun in her class! I made one heck of a castle project that year! She asked me if she could keep it to show the next years class! Made me feel so special! She will be missed! If you didn't have Mrs.Cahill for 7th grade social studies you missed out!
Penny Torrance
October 31, 2011
We will all miss you, Nancy. You were the best of the best. Love always, Penny Torrance
T. Deon Turnage-Carrena
October 31, 2011
Mrs. Cahill was truly an inspirational teacher. I definitely will miss her, but know that what God put her here to do; was done to the fullest and for that we should celebrate her homegoing. RIP........gone but never forgotten.
Candice Jenkins
October 31, 2011
Truly an inspiring and compassionate lady who touched the live of many. You will be greatly missed.
Samantha Torrance
October 31, 2011
Mrs. Cahill was, by far, the best teacher I have ever had. Mrs. Cahill taught me my first year at Clinton Public Schools in the 7th grade. She was always thoughtful of each and every student. She asked me one day if there was anything that she was doing wrong or if there was anything that she could do to better her students and me. I will never forget that moment becuase, to this day, I have never seen a teacher so compassionate toward their students. She was very kind and such an insperation to every life she touched. Mrs. Cahill will be missed dearly. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family.
October 31, 2011
Mrs, CAHill was my 7th grade teacher at Sumner hill high school. Also I work with her at Clinton Jr. High. She was a good teacher and a friend to all mankind. She will truly be Missed. Alfenette Robinson
Brandy Wagoner
October 31, 2011
Mrs. Cahill will always be remembered as one of my favorite teachers
Barbara Brent
October 31, 2011
Nancy was a great inspiration to everyone that she met. There are not any words that would truly describe how much she meant to me. I will miss her dearly. I am praying for Charles, Beth, Katie, and their families. May God comfort each of you during this time.
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