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NANCY LEMON Obituary

NANCY L. LEMON, 75, passed away Sunday, Jan. 10, 2016, at Select Specialty Hospital of Fort Wayne. Born in Logan, Ohio, Nancy worked as a kindergarten teacher with F.W.C.S. for 31 years, retiring in 1998. She was a member of Emmanuel Community Church. Nancy cherished time with her family, loved her grandchildren, and enjoyed spending time with friends. Surviving are her husband of 53 years, Jack L. Lemon of Fort Wayne; sons, Mike Lemon of Fort Wayne and Mark (Lora) Lemon of Dewitt, Mich.; daughter, Amy (Browning) Sheehan of Fort Wayne; grandsons, Jacob (Carly Anderson) Lemon and Joshua (Alissa Scott) Lemon; granddaughters, Morgan Sheehan, Jaime Lemon and Cassidy Sheehan; grandson, Brady Sheehan; granddaughters, Hadley Sheehan and Remington Sheehan; and her dog, Gracie Lou. She was preceded in death by parents, Jacob and Ruth Robb; sister, Dorothy Fuller; and brothers, William Robb, Bob Robb and Tom Robb. Service is 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 15, 2016, at Emmanuel Community Church, 12222 US Highway 24 W., with visitation one hour prior. Pastor Ron Ramsey officiating. Visitation also from 3 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016, at D.O. McComb & Sons Covington Knolls, 8325 Covington Road. Memorials may be made to the Allen County S.P.C.A. To sign the online guestbook, visit www.domccombandsons.com

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Jan. 13, 2016.

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Kathy Eikenberry

January 10, 2019

Wow, Nancy hard to believe it has been two years already. You were such a wonderful friend, example of strong faith, supportive and a prayer warrior. I am thankful I had time with you. Kathy

Kathy Eikenberry

January 9, 2018

Miss Nancy a lot. She was truly a woman of God. A friend. Very compassionate and loving. A wonderful example, living her faith in Christ.

Dora Thompson

January 19, 2016

Mike,
I was sadden to hear of the passing of your mother. My thoughts & prayers are with you and your family.

Cassie (Gigli) Tucker

January 13, 2016

Dearest Lemon family,

My sincere condolences for the passing of your dearest Nancy. I had the pleasure of knowing this great lady as my kindergarten teacher at Maplewood Elementary School. I am now 46 and will always remember this sweet, patient and kind lady. The heavens have gained an angel.

May the heavens smile upon your family and give you strength during this difficult time.


Yours Truly,

Cassie Tucker

Arlene, Jim, and Steve Robb

January 13, 2016

Dear Jack, Mike, Mark, Amy, grandkids, and all,

Nancy's brother Bob adored his little sister, as did all of us members of Bob's family branch. Nancy was a very wonderful family member and friend, and we will always cherish our memories of her.

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Much love,
Arlene, Jim, and Steve

Cyril and Judy Pfeiffer

January 13, 2016

Our deepest sympathy to Jack and the Lemon Family. Our daughter Suzanne and son Steven went to school with your children. Ours thoughts and prayers are with you and for Nancy.

Connie Nichter

January 13, 2016

So sorry for your loss. Mrs. Lemon taught my daughter at Maplewood School. My daughter loved her. She was a great Teacher

Lisa Herrera

January 12, 2016

So sorry to hear about your mom Mike... I have so many memories from high school and middle school of being at your house with your mom and dad. It is our memories that will help us through and keep her in our hearts forever.

samantha capatina

January 13, 2016

Prayers to your family I'm so sorry for ur loss Nancy was a great teacher and friend Nancy will be truly missed

Kim Huguenard

January 12, 2016

I'm sorry to hear this. I will always treasure the memories of my kindergarten year with this special lady. Prayers to the family.

Joe and Angie Jurczak

January 12, 2016

Browning, Amy, Morgan, Cassidy, Brady, Hadley and Remington,
We are so sorry for the loss of your mom/grandmother. I know she was deeply loved. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time.
Joe, Angie, Ava, Lucy and Ryan

Jeffrey Hoger

January 12, 2016

Mrs. Lemon was a teacher of mine at Maplewood Elementary. So sorry for your loss. I will always remember her and the lessons she taught me at such a young age. Teachers like her molded me into the successful person I am today. Thank you Mrs. Lemon, my prayers are with you and your family.

Jaime Martin

January 12, 2016

Nancy was a wonderful friend, mentor, and wonderful spirit to be around. Her friendship will be sorely missed.

Kathy Eikenberry

January 12, 2016

You will be deeply missed. You were such an inspiration and true friend. Will miss you a lot!

Ed and Edna Castleman

January 12, 2016

Amy and Browning..We wish to extend to you and your family our deepest sympathy at the passing of Amy's mother. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this time of your loss.

Ed and Edna Castleman

January 17, 2016

Nancy was a great teacher and will always be remembered for her love of children. We were neighbors for many years. Our prayers are with you all.
Love, Karen and Ron Flickinger

January 14, 2016

I had only met Nancy a few times at Encore meetings but found her to be a beautiful person inside and out. I'm sure she is now pain free with Jesus at her side. Remember the good times and where she is now at peace.

January 14, 2016

Mark, I am so sorry for the loss of your dear mother. Please accept my condolences. Your family is in my prayers. Linda Woodell

January 14, 2016

Dear Jack & family, Nancy was such a help for me when I was having so much trouble with my dementia husband.She had such a loving heart & soul & I know Jesus is holding her hand.PRAYERS for you all.Jo nelson

Don and Carol Menze

January 13, 2016

To Jack and family, you have certainly been in our prayers and have been for weeks. We offer you sincere sympathy. We have lost a good friend and wish so much we could be with you all at the funeral but we are in Florida for the winter. Alexia will not be the same without Nancy.
Love, Don and Carol Menze

January 13, 2016

Jack, Mike, Mark,Amy and all the rest of your family, You are in my thoughts and prayers. I wish I could be with you, but it's to far from Tucson, AZ to come back. I have so many wonderful memories of the times we were together, eating pizza, vacation trips and just sitting down eating pie. Nancy will always be remembered and loved. Will keep you in my prayers.
Love Always, Armatha Green-Brown

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