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Nancy was born in Geneva, N.Y., she was the daughter of Arden and Helen Lyon. A graduate of Geneva High School and Cornell University, she married her high school sweetheart, Clyde E. Starr, who survives her.
Nancy spent her career with New York City's school lunch program, retiring as Supervisor of School Food Services for Staten Island. She and Clyde moved to the Charlotte area in 1998.
She is remembered by daughters Betsy Kerr and Martha (Mark) Santelman; eight grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; her sister, Beverly Cox; and many extended family members and friends.
Nancy loved sailing, traveling, bridge, knitting, and serving her community through the DAR, AAUW, Mayflower Society, and Girl Scouts.
A memorial service will be held on February 28, 2026, at Harrison United Methodist Church. Interment will follow at a later date in Geneva, N.Y. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or a charity of choice.
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Dianne (Crosier) Weslowski
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Clyde and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Clyde you were one of my brother's close friends in high school (Don Crosier). I am his sister who was only 7 when you guys graduated from Geneva High. I remember your dad well in the paint store. My brother passed away in 2007 and our older sister dies in 2023. I am the only one left. Once again I am sorry for the loss of your wife. God bless.
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