Nancy Bryan Faircloth
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Oct. 15, 1930 - Jan. 15, 2010
RALEIGH — Nancy Bryan Faircloth, 79, died at her home in Raleigh on Friday night.
Born in New York City, she was raised in Greensboro. Mrs. Faircloth graduated from Hollins College, Roanoke, VA. in 1952. Soon after graduation she was hired as a researcher with Fortune Magazine in New York, where she worked until moving back to North Carolina in 1967.
In a very quiet way, Mrs. Faircloth helped many people: family, friends, and strangers. She also had a knack for taking a personal interest in those whose paths she crossed. From the handyman to whom she made a dedication on WCPE to the lawyer who sent her irreverent cards, folks formed lasting bonds with Mrs. Faircloth. She understood the seriousness of life but tried hard never to take herself too seriously. She strove for stillness and simplicity.
Mrs. Faircloth is survived by her daughter, Anne Faircloth, son-in-law Fred Beaujeu-Dufour, and grandchildren, Nancy and Julian, all of Clinton, N.C.; her brother, Joseph McKinley Bryan, Jr. of Greensboro; three nephews and five nieces.
Her family wishes to extend profound thanks and sincere gratitude to all the friends who helped make Mrs. Faircloth comfortable and gave her life a lift: Dr. James Parsons, Fr. Phil Tighe, Martina Young, the Bill Blankinship Family, Kathy Aalfs, Julie Sutherland and many more.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 23, 11 a.m. at Alliance Medical Ministry, 101 Donald Ross Drive, Raleigh.
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February 10, 2010
I'd like to send all my love to my cousin Nancy's family. This is the passing of a truly authentic person with a big, big personality and an enormous capacity for empathy and generosity. I will miss all of our thought provoking conversations, but I will never forget.
Louise Parsons, Palm Beach, Florida
Melanie Taylor
January 26, 2010
Although Aunt Nancy had her own medical issues to deal with, she still managed to call and checking in me often. Her kindness has helped me as I fight my battle with GBM.
Barbara Taylor
January 22, 2010
I had the pleasure of working with Nancy in Clinton as we tried to expand the arts by programming a variety of Sunday Happenings at the Doctor Small Cultural Center, better known as The Small House. She was always interested in helping to bring cultural events to our town and showed genuine impatience if things became dormant and stopped growing. I have missed her imput and enthusiasm since she left, for she did leave a void. Thankfully, her daughter has accepted the torch.
January 22, 2010
I knew Nancy many yeas ago at Salem Academy and have never forgotten her.
What a remarkable lady she was. Jean Sloan Harper
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Anne Burke
January 22, 2010
On behalf of the board, staff and clients of Urban Ministries of Wake County, I would like to extend sincere condolences to the family of Nancy Faircloth. She has been a faithful friend of the poor and needy in our community. Her concern and generosity touched so many people in poverty and made their quality of life so much better. She was an angel in gardening gloves and an old VW Cabriolet. We will sorely miss her presence in this world.
Allen Reep
January 21, 2010
Nancy was a great friend and an indomitable spirit. I had the pleasure of being the recipient of her great knowledge and wisdom. As with everything in her life, she was incredibly giving. Her passion for the plight of the less fortunate drove her to share and give back. Farewell my friend, I can't light your cigarette any more or bring you coconut cake; but I'll never forget you!
Food Bank CENC
January 21, 2010
On behalf of the Board, staff, volunteers and clients of the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina, I salute and say THANK YOU to a very generous lady. Her commitment to helping those less fortunate is a wonderful example for all North Carolinians. She leaves a lasting legacy and she will be missed!
Pete & Janet Carr
January 19, 2010
Mrs. Nancy Bryan Faircloth was a close friend to my Father and Mother for many years. (Joseph H. B. "Pete" Carr & Betty J. Carr)
She always brought such light, hope and an amazing intellectual curiosity to all those who had the pleasure of knowing her. The Carr Family wishes her God Speed!
Dennis Parnell
January 19, 2010
Nancy was a very kind, thoughtful and spiritual person. She helped so many people in so many ways and always insisted on remaining anonymous. She had a marvelous intellect and a depth of character and caring that is all too rare. I considered her a friend and I will miss her. God speed!
January 19, 2010
Her spirit ultimately outgrew her Earth Suit. She was a blessing in my life and it was a privilege to be her friend. Tina M. Meehan
Kent Mullikin
January 19, 2010
Nancy Bryan Faircloth brought grace and good judgment to the Board of the National Humanities Center. Her many good works outlive her.
Kent Mullikin
Greg Poole, Jr.
January 19, 2010
A generous and compassionate lady, always wanting to be of help to those less fortunate than she.
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