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Nancy Fox Obituary
Nancy was a member of Newburgh United Methodist Church where she was part of the Women's Club and Ruth Circle.
She was a teacher in Gibson, Pike and Warrick Special Education Co-op for over 30 years, teaching at John H. Castle, Sharon Elementary, Chandler Elementary, and Southern Indiana Resource Services. She was also one of the founding teachers of the Gibson, Pike and Warrick Special Education Teacher's Association, serving for four years as President. Nancy coached multiple sports for Warrick County Special Olympics for 30 years.
She enjoyed watching the Colts from her "queen chair."
Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, Louis "Ponto" and Edna Lloyd Cotton; and sister, Joan Elaine Russell.
She is survived by her husband, Michael J. Fox; son, Benjamin Michael Fox of Jackson, Tenn.; son, Christopher Patrick Fox of Huntsville, Ala.; and niece, Lori Ann Russell-Head (Christopher) of Mooresville, Ind.
The family would like to extend a thank you to the doctors and nurses at Oncology Hematology Associates and the staff at VNA Charlier Center.
Services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, March 4, 2010, at Newburgh United Methodist Church, 4178 SR 261, officiated by Rev. Mark Dicken with burial at Alexander Memorial Park. Friends may visit Wednesday from 2 to 8 p.m. at Alexander Newburgh Chapel and Thursday from 8 a.m. until service time at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to VNA Charlier Hospice Center, 610 E. Walnut Street, Evansville, IN 47713. Condolences may be made online at www.alexandernewburghchapel.com.
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HEATHER Horn
October 4, 2017
HI MRS.FOX
Sandi and Mike McKinney
May 22, 2015
Mike and sons, I didn't know Nancy had died until a year had past.The last time I saw you both was at the Hoosier Lounge and she was in remission. I'm so sorry for your loss, she was a wonderful person and we did have fun and a lot of laughs. She will be missed.
Pam Fleming
March 29, 2010
Mike, Ben & Chris,
I just got the e-mail that the guest book will not be online much longer. Hope you all are doing ok. It was such a pleasure to read all the entries of how many times Nancy was instrumental in someone's life. She definitely knew what was important and spent her time making a difference. Dan and I will be thinking of you in the months ahead.
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Kathy Lewis
March 7, 2010
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I worked with Nancy at Sharon School when it first opened many years ago. Nancy was such a joy to be around. I know she will be missed!
JUDY ESTES
March 5, 2010
Dear Fox Family,
On Wednesday evening about midnight, I sat down to read the Boonville paper and read that Nancy had died! I was so shocked!! Nancy was our brain-damaged son's first teacher at Sharon Elementary School when he was very young. I believe Nancy had just started teaching about then. She was so great with him and she loved him so much!!He is now 42 years old, and still lives with us. We know that he greatly benefited from her expertise and her love for special needs children. I am sorry that I could not be at the funeral but I am in a wheelchair myself and I found out so late. Please except our deep condolences and love to help get you through this difficult time!!
Love,
ERIC (RICKY) ESTES & MOTHER-JUDY ESTES
March 4, 2010
Dear Mike,
We are so sorry to hear about your wife's passing. You have been in our thoughts and prayers ever since we last spoke and learned of the challenges your family was facing. We will continue to keep your family in our prayers.
Robert & Julie Weinzapfel & family
Marquita Riley
March 4, 2010
Dear Fox Family,
I worked with Nancy in 1984-85 at Sharon Elementary. I remember her as being a wonderful teacher and so much fun to be around. I hope your memories of her bring you comfort. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Laura & Clark Moranz
March 3, 2010
We will always remember Nancy's laugh and the twinkle in her eyes whenever the neighbors would get together and have parties. She was always the life of the party and always made sure everyone else was happy. We will deeply miss her and the neighborhood will never be the same without her. She was a true fighter and trooper, an inspiration to us all.
Carolyn Whitten
March 3, 2010
Dear Mike,Ben, Chris & Lori,
I am so sorry you have all had to Let Nancy go but I know she is happy to be with her father, mother, & Joanie in heaven. She is probably already organizing things and using her talents there. She sure came from a family of head-strong people!.
I got to know Joanie through MYF when we were in high school & we pretty well ignored her little sister, Nancy. When Nancy started working for the Co-op shortly after I did, we became adult friends. Terry & I were at your wedding in Evansville. And you all have been in our prayers since Nancy was diagnosed.
The world will miss fiesty Nancy. And so will we all.
Tom Johnson
March 2, 2010
I was deeply saddened to hear of Nancy's passing. I think Nancy had a lot to do with me getting my first graphic design job right out of college. No doubt she put in a few good words to Mike to get me a job at Leed. I very much appreciated that.
However, the best thing Nancy ever did for me and all the people she ever knew, was to make us all laugh. The world is a little less happier and a slightly dimmer place in her absence. But no doubt, heaven is now an even more happening place.
My sincerest thoughts and prayers are yours Mike, Ben and Chris. We will all miss her dearly.
Harol Lafferty
March 2, 2010
Dear Mike, Ben, and Chris,
Oh, how the world will miss Nancy's smile and bubbly personality! She touched the lives of so many, and we are all the better for it. Heaven is a little brighter with her presence. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
With Love,
Lindsey (Kavanaugh) Nickrand
March 2, 2010
Dear Fox Family, I am so sorry to hear of Nancy's passing. I will forever enjoy the many wonderful memories I have of her. During my elementary school years, I worked in her classroom as a peer tutor and also helped with special olympics. I enjoyed getting to know Nancy in my adult years during Wednesday nights at church. Nancy was the biggest influence on why I became a teacher and I will forever be grateful for her friendship and guidance. Her love for her family, friends, and students showed in everything that she did. My prayers are with Mike and the boys during this time.
Pam Fleming
March 2, 2010
Dear Mike, Ben & Chris,
Dan and I are so sorry for your loss. Nancy was such a friendly, caring, upbeat person and a wonderful wife and mother. We know you will miss her so much.
Patti DeShields
March 2, 2010
God welcomed home His wonderful child on Saturday, may your family be comforted in knowing she is safe and whole in the arms of her Savior. My son Jeff had the priviledge of being in "Fox's" class at Sharon Elementary and we will never forget her. Our prayers are with you.
Tiffaney Fitzgerald - Roleson
March 1, 2010
Dear Fox Family,
I was very saddened to hear about the loss of Nancy. In the 1994 - 95 school year I had the blessing to be able to work in Nancy's classroom and was even more blessed to learn how much I love working with students with special needs. 15 Years later I am a teacher for students with special needs and have Nancy to thank. Nancy was a wonderful, caring individual with a heart of gold and anyone who was blessed to know her was blessed in more ways then they will ever know. I will be praying for your family.
Crystal O'Brian
March 1, 2010
Dear Fox Family,
I'm sorry to hear of Nancy's passing. I will be praying for you and your family. My son will deeply miss her. She is the one that got my son Bradlee into loving school. He is now 9 and he misses getting to talk to her and tell her how much he is trying in school and making good grades and how he loves school. She taught him that learning can be fun!! Just know that we will miss her too and you are in our thoughts and prayers!!
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