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NANCY DeTRAY Obituary
DELAWARE — Nancy F. DeTray, 78, of Delaware, died Friday, Feb. 6, 2015 in Willow Brook at Delaware Run peacefully surrounded by family after a courageous battle with cancer.
She was born March 16, 1936 in Crown City to Therl and Belva (Fillinger) Jones.
She was a homemaker and secretary treasurer of Delaware Plumbing and Piping from 1968 to 1988. She was a member of the Delaware Bible Church.
She is survived by three daughters, Debbi (Mark) Drum of Delaware, Becky (Frank) Book of Ostrander, Lisa DeTray of Dublin; son-in-law, Rob Smith of Delaware; a son, Gregory (Terri) Ufferman of Quakertown, Pa.; two stepsons, Clarence Lee (Kay) Detray and Lynn (Denise) DeTray, both of Oak Harbor; 13 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence in 2007; a sister, Jo Ann Strohl; and by a brother, Donald Jones.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 9, 2015, at the Robinson Funeral Home, 32 W. Winter St., Delaware, where services will follow at 1 p.m. with Pastor Marvin Hintz officiating. Burial will follow in Oller Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to Willow Brook at Delaware Run, 100 Delaware Crossing West, Delaware, OH 43015 or the the American Cancer Society, 5555 Frantz Road, Dublin, OH 43017.
Condolences may be expressed at www.robinsonfuneralhomeinc.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for NANCY DeTRAY
February 18, 2015
sorry to read of the death of Nancy.
sincerely Bob and Ada Mae Durrett
February 13, 2015
May persevering in prayer sustain you in your time of need. Romans 12:12
Shawn Hayes
February 12, 2015
For Nancy's wonderful family....your mom was a gentle little soul who loved to be ornery and have a good laugh. I loved her dearly and was honored to have cared for her, she will be missed.
Linnea Gordon
February 11, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I will miss Nancy very much.I remember her 75 th birthday at Schooner Bay.
Christy Book
February 9, 2015
To all of you, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Nancy was a wonderful person and she will be missed. I know Meredith so enjoyed her time with her. She talked about it often. She will be missed.
Christy Book
Martha Noreault
February 8, 2015
Becky and family,
I'm so sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this sad time.
Marilyn Greco
February 7, 2015
Becky, I am so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. She fought hard and long. My prayers are with you and your family.
February 7, 2015
Sorry for the loss of our loved one. May the Most High God be with you in your time of need. Psalm 83:18
February 7, 2015
She found peace with the Lord, and now she's in her eternal home. Debbi and family, I know you will all grieve her going, but she fought a hard and brave battle with her family by her side. Peace and prayers for you all - Carol and Bill Bedford, San Antonio, TX
Lenni Wilson
February 7, 2015
So sorry for your loss. May you all be at peace now. Wish I were there to help!
The AZ group of Wilsons, Maynards and Oberfields
Sue Lamphere
February 7, 2015
Dear Lisa and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know you are in my prayers. I am glad you can all be together to share love and memories... two things that will always bring you through.
Pauletta Curtis
February 6, 2015
Praying for you and the family.... may you find comfort and strength during these days to come. Love you cousin.
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