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Nancy McCHORD Obituary

McCHORD Nancy J, 89, wife of the late William H. McChord, of Lexington, died Sun, Aug 1, 2010 at Sayre Christian Village. She was a member of Centenary United Methodist Church and the Fidelis Sunday School Class, where she shared her gift of music by playing the piano for many years. Nancy also volunteered her talents with the residents and staff of Sayre Christian Village and Markey Cancer Center. Although Nancy had no children of her own, she was a "Nana" to many, and provided guidance, support and most of all love. Daughter of the late Henry and Lena Jones, she was also preceded in death by sisters, Leota Gaither, Clara Belle Sauer, Hazel Dotson, and Katherine Jones, and brothers, Henry Jones, Jr., James Jones, and Delmore Jones. Nancy is survived by nieces and nephews, Randy (Ninette) Gaither, Rosemary (Charles) Gentry, Keene (Greg) Howard, Jim (Pat) Collins, Craig (Cheryl) Collins, Susan (Lonnie) Bridges, Ross (Michelle) Barnette, John (Regina) Barnette, Jay (Julie) McChord, Candy McChord, Gordon (Kathy) Jones, and William (Gail) Jones. Nancy is also survived by brother-in-laws, Ralph Gaither and John (Sandra) McChord, and sister-in-law, Joyce Barnette. Funeral will be conducted Tue, Aug 3, at 11:30am at Centenary United Methodist Church by Rev. Tom Grieb with entombment at Lexington Cemetery. Friends may call at the church from 10am until the service. Serving as casket bearers are Matt Gaither, Charles Gentry, Greg Howard, Jason Howard, John McChord, and John Webb. Memorial contributions are suggested to Centenary United Methodist Church.

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Published by Lexington Herald-Leader on Aug. 2, 2010.

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Gordon Jones

August 3, 2010

My aunt Nancy taught me a great lesson when I was about 9. She and uncle Bill were keeping me and my brother Bill for a week (what possessed them to do that I will never know)! We were playing checkers and I had beaten her about 4 games in a row (she was allowing me to win unbeknownst to me!). I have always been very competitive but I started to brag a little and as a result she proceeded to beat me the next 5 games in a row....easily. My next 'move' was to knock all the checkers off the board at which time she administered a little auntie wisdom to my backside! A lesson still remembered to this day to stay humble and think of others first. Thank you my dear aunt Nancy. You and Bill are making great music in heaven! Gordon Jones

Phyllis Slaughter

August 2, 2010

While I only had the pleasure of meeting "Nana" once, I've heard so many wonderful stories about her. To the family, may you find comfort in knowing that she is being peacefully rocked in God's ever loving arms.

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