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BORN
1954
DIED
2007
Nancy Butcher Obituary
Funeral: 4 p.m. Wednesday in Laurel Land Memorial Chapel of Fort Worth. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Laurel Land Funeral Home.
Memorials: Donations may be made to Ryan Place Improvement Association, Box 11473, Fort Worth, Texas 76110.
Nancy was born Sept. 24, 1954, in Dallas to R.B. and Rose Nichols. She attended W.T. White High School and Brookhaven College. She was an active member of Ryan Place Improvement Association and actively volunteered her time with various charitable organizations. She worked for Airco/Home Depot.
Nancy loved flowers and people, and she was very creative. She was an avid bargain hunter and traveler. It was said that if Nancy couldn't be found, she would be under a bridge helping the less fortunate.
Nancy was preceded in death by her father, R.B.
Survivors: Her husband, Charles Butcher of Fort Worth; mother, Rose Nichols-Bell and her spouse, "Flash," of Whitesboro; son, Zack Durbin of Orlando, Fla.; brother, Blake Nichols of Dallas; aunt, Jean Bullock of Whitesboro; sister in friendship, Holly Reed of Fort Worth; cousin, Shirley Whitter of Big Sandy; aunt and uncle, Ray and Billie Kenney of Rockwall; grandson, Josh Olson of Fort Worth; and beloved pets, Bootsie and Howdy.
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Holly Reed
March 20, 2007
There are no words to adequately describe Nancy's wonderful personality or the impact that she made on my life, the lives of her family members, her friends, and others fortunate enough to know her even briefly. My heart goes out to her family who I know all struggle as I do to make sense of the loss of her at such a young age. Nancy was a beautiful person, inside and out. She was vibrant. I was with her to the end, holding her hand and telling her how beautiful she was and how much she was loved. I will forever be grateful for the deep friendship that we shared and I find comfort in the many memories we made. God truly blessed me the day he put Nancy in my life. I'm sure that He has her greeting people at the gates of heaven and that she is smiling down on us all.
Melinda Elkins
March 10, 2007
I am very sorry to the family of Nancy she was a beautiful person. I was very blessed to know her. We met when I worked at the hulen home depot. She always brought a smile to my face as well as every one around her. God Bless. Melinda Elkins
Shari Degan
March 7, 2007
Zach,
I am sorry for your loss of your mother. I used to work with Nancy in Dallas.
Tara Shelton
March 7, 2007
Nancy left her imprint on the hearts of those who were fortunate to know her. What a noble and successful legacy to leave.
Ann-Britt MCDANIEL
March 6, 2007
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Melanie Gebron
March 6, 2007
Zack, I am so very sorry for your loss. I had not seen your mother nor you in many, many years but kept up with how you both were doing through your beloved friends, Deerie and family. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help and may God be with you in your time of grief.
Best friend, soul mate & beloved wife
March 6, 2007
Pam Smith
March 6, 2007
We are sorry for the loss of Nancy & her cheery face at our local Home Depot. We are customers who valued her greeting & her service. Pam Morrow Smith & Dorothy Morrow
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