Nancy Teaby Strong

STRONG, Nancy Teaby 75, of Gulfport, passed away peacefully on August 9th at Suncoast Woodside Hospice Hospital. Nancy was a joyous and adventuresome woman who set goals in life and met them. Born in Monterey, California and raised in Carmel, CA and Burlingtron, VT. She came to Florida in 1958. She is survived by her loving husband of 20 years, Paschal Nielson Strong, Ph.D.; her sister, Joan DeVore; four children: Geri Lyn Doherty, John S. Doherty, Stephen L. Doherty and William G. Doherty; and 3 grandchildren: Travis, Scarlett and William. A world traveler, in her lifetime, she had many facets in her busy and productive life. She was a crack water-skier, held a 100 ton U.S.C.G. captain's license, was a sailing instructor for Annapolis sailing school, and Womanship in the U.S. Virgin Islands. She earned a Masters Degree in Vocational Guidance at USF and was a licensed Mental Health Counselor and an associate professor of human services at St. Petersburg Junior College. After retirement she began painting and was recognized as new rising star in art. A memorial event will be held at Lewis House on the Eckerd College campus at 3:00 pm, on Saturday, August 22nd. The family request that donations in her memory be made to the Suncoast Hospice Foundation.