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Nancy West Whittington

Nancy Whittington Obituary

NANCY WEST WHITTINGTON completed her journey to be with our Lord on June 10, 2008 at the age of 65. She touched many with her courage and perseverance during her 7 year battle with cancer. Nancy was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, daughter and friend. Nancy leaves to cherish her memories her daughter, Rebecca and son-in-law Eric Portzline, and son, Brian and daughter-in-law Sheila Whittington, her two grandchildren, Zachary Portzline and Caden Whittington, her mother, Virginia Nelson, her sister, Shirley West and her two brothers James McCrery III and Richard Nelson , three nephews and four grand-nieces. She was preceded in death by her father, Chester West and step-father, James McCrery II A memorial service celebrating Nancy's life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on June 12, 2008 at Memorial Drive United Methodist Church, 12955 Memorial Drive, Houston, Texas. In lieu of usual remembrances donations may be made to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, 383 Main Avenue, 5th Floor, Norwalk, CT 06851.

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Jun. 11, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Nancy Whittington

15 Entries

Shirey West

July 11, 2008

Nancy and I are sisters but she was much more to me. She looked after me all the while I was growing up and got me up for school every morning and made my breakfast and made sure I was off for school. She always had the mom instinct but even more she was my best friend. We always went everywhere together and took vacations together. I think about her every day and truly miss her being here.

Zachary Portzline

July 10, 2008

I will miss my Mimi. I know she will be watching over me from Heaven.

Janet Jessen Ramsey

July 10, 2008

Nancy was like a second Mom to me growing up. I was most certianly the lucky one! She touched so many lives with her positive and inspirational spirit. Nancy was always a joy to be around and her smile was contagious! She will be missed by all that had the opportunity to know and love her!

Eric Portzline

June 23, 2008

Nancy was a great mother, sister, daughter, and grandmother. Her sense of humor and optimism never faded. I will truly miss her attitude and her positive words of wisdom that we would discuss. She will be missed, but never forgotten. I value the laughs that we had even during some down times. We will always have our personal joke of her being my favorite mother in law and me being her favorite son in law. She will be missed, and I feel fortunate to be touched with her grace for the time I have been a part of her family.

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Rondra Mier

June 22, 2008

Dear family,
I am so sad to hear this news. I have always loved Nancy like my own family. My memories of Nancy go back in time to Spring Branch High School, slumber parties, double dating, Saturday night at the movies downtown, dancing in the living room, cruising around in my convertible, and seeing her sweet smile singing in the choir on Sunday mornings at our church. Nancy and I had miles of fun together and I will remember her always and her beautiful smile, her delightful sense of humor and her contagious laugh. What a sweet person. I will miss hearing the nickname we called each other. I know she will be missed by everyone that knew her. I am truly sorry for your loss.
I will miss my old friend very much.
"In His shadow" we will meet again.
Rondra (Neel) Mier

Dolores Melton

June 21, 2008

I was so sad to hear of Nancy's death and to realize that so many years had passed since we had spent time together. But, oh what memories I have of Nancy, her laugh, her kindness and her love for her family. Her friendship was such an important part of my life as a single mom, and we shared the joy of watching Caroline and her precious friend Becky grow into beautiful young women. I know that Nancy lives on in her children and grandchildren. It was a real joy knowing her. My love to all of you.

Patti Garrison

June 16, 2008

Oh, what wonderful memories I have of our younger days at Fulbright over 40 years ago, and the decades and decades of friendship and laughter that developed from that meeting.
I remember the sadness of the day she called to tell me about her illness, but I also remember the happiness and admiration I had for Nancy with each challenge she so courageously overcame with the support of Shirley, Becky, Brian and her loving family. We are all so very lucky to have had Nancy in our lives!

Frances Jane Williams (Ferguson)

June 12, 2008

I worked close to Nancy when I was at Fulbright & Jaworski during the 70's and early 80's and have kept in contact ever since. I remember that Nancy was always happy and a joy to be around. I cannot remember that she ever said negative things about anyone. I am so grateful that I will see her again in Heaven, with Jesus. This is such a comfort and lessens our pain in losing her.

Frances Paul

June 12, 2008

I worked with Nancy at Fulbright & Jaworski in the 1970s and always admired her positive attitude and willing smile. She was a joy to be around. I last saw Nancy, by chance, in 1997 while shopping. She greeted me with her wonderful smile. I will certainly miss knowing I can no longer contact Nancy but I am positive she is entertaining everyone in Heaven now with her sweet nature. My sincerest condolences to all family members and friends for Nancy's loss. Nancy was truly one of a kind.

Murray Boozer

June 12, 2008

Nancy was kind, generous, loving and gracious. I am saddened at our loss and offer my deepest condolences to family and friends.

Sondra (Neel) Heugatter

June 12, 2008

Dear Family,

I just wanted to say I am so sorry to hear of Nancy's passing. Nancy and I go back a long time. We first meet when my family lived on Pine Village Street and Nancy's family lived on Crestdale. We went to Spring Branch High School together. Our first real jobs were in law firms - Nancy at Leonard Finger's office and mine two blocks down the street. We often went to lunch together at L.C. Cafeteria downtown and that where we were on the 22nd day of November, 1963. We kept in contact over the years. Nancy was such a happy person and nothing ever seem to get her down. I am glad to have had her in my life. Please accept my sincere sympathy.

Connie Dillon Hutchison

June 11, 2008

My sincere sympathy to Nancy's family. I have wonderful memories and will always cherish them. She was a dear friend. Becky, Brian and Shirley, I am sorry for your loss. Nancy was a wonderful, kind and carrying person, always.

crystal franklin

June 11, 2008

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Jean Kitchel

June 11, 2008

Nancy's courage and positive spirit during the last years of her illness were an inspiration to those of us who knew her as a neighbor. We will miss her very much. Her abiding faith was a witness to us all, and I know she now reaps its reward in the Kingdom of God. May He console and strengthen her family at this difficult time.

Sheila Whittington

June 11, 2008

I just wanted to take this oppurtunity to say what a blessing it was to be a part of Nancy's family. I was so blessed to have a mother in law with such compassion for others. Nancy was such an inspiration to me and those who knew her. I will miss Nancy deeply and will insure that Caden remembers and knows what a great grandmother she was.

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