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Nancy Meiklejohn Obituary
A Celebration of Life gathering will take place from 1 to 3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24,at Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E. 39th St., Independence.
Nancy was born on July 8, 1943, in Smith Center, Kan., to Ralph and Neva Litton. After high school she attended the University of Kansas. She was a Pathologist for 44 years. She owned Litton Pathology Associates in Blue Springs. In her spare time she loved being outside-gardening, feeding the birds, and hiking at Burr Oak Woods. She also loved going to horse shows with her family, visiting Powell Gardens and traveling to Scotland and Branson. Most of all, she loved spending time with her family.
Left behind to mourn her loss but cherish her memory, are her beloved husband, Duncan of the home; two daughters, Michelle Meiklejohn and husband, James Miller, of Norman, Okla., Savannah Meiklejohn of Independence, Mo.; two brothers, James Litton and wife, Betty, Melvin Litton and wife, Deborah; sister, Rebecca Crumbaker and husband, Dave; and 3 grandchildren, Alora, Cullyn and Annabelle.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Barbara.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Powell Gardens, the Kansas City Highland Dancers Association, or Burr Oaks Nature Center.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.speakschapel.com.
Arrangements: Speaks Suburban Chapel, 816-373-3600.
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Becky Timmons Tinsley
January 3, 2018
Duncan, so sorry to hear about your wife's passing. I'm sorry for such late condolences but just found out.
Sylvia (Swain) Rummel
February 24, 2017
Along with her stalwart, widowed mother and two youngest siblings who visited from Beloit, Ks., I was most privileged to know Nancy, my roommate at Watkins Scholarship Hall at KU. Although Nancy was a dedicated pre-med student and the most Herculean studier the world has ever known, she was also our Watkins Hall candidate for "Miss Res Ipsa Loquitor," the campus KU Law School queen. Furthermore, she was mistress of the sewing machine, designing and fashioning from a standard pattern her own wedding gown years later when she married Duncan. . . She somehow managed to be both sweet and firm--and to instruct, without being pedantic, in such a way you never forgot. During one of our visits, she had to go for a few minutes to her lab in Blue Springs. She took me along and intriguingly pointed out some of the fine, elusive (to me) points of a few iffy Pap smears. One hates to use cliches, but it is no idle cliche to say that she was the sweetest person I've ever known. Requiescat in Pace, dear Nancy.
Teresa Thompson
February 23, 2017
I had the good fortune to work with Dr Litton since April 11, 1988. Her passion for patient care and quality was beyond reproach. All the while coaching you to be the same. She will be sorely missed but her smile and passion will carry on forever. I was blessed to have know her. God's healing and patience to her family.
Sandy Hanaway
February 22, 2017
Dr. Litton was a great person to work for. I am so sorry to hear of her passing. She was an amazing lady, God has an angel that will be there for all of her family.Sandy Hanaway
Soheila Hamidpour
February 22, 2017
I worked for and with Dr. Litton for almost 7 years.She was a great entrepreneur, kind and compassionate person and a superb pathologist. I miss her dearly and cherish her memories. Her family are in my thoughts and prayers.
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