Nancy "Nanny" Larkin

Watercolor artist, sister, mother, and grandmother, "Nanny" Nancy Slater Larkin died peacefully
in her home surrounded by her family on August 27, 2024 at the age of 88.
Nancy Larkin is survived by her sister Sharon Stitely (Altamonte Springs), her daughter Kerry
Sullivan (Terry of Maitland), her son John Larkin Jr. (Dione of Fern Park), her daughter Cathy
Larkin (Tim Egan of New Smyrna Beach), her grandson Patrick Sullivan (Risa, of Jacksonville
Beach, ) her granddaughter Katy Sullivan ( of Arlington, VA) and her grandson Jacob Collier ( of
Altamonte Springs.)
Nancy was born on March 28, 1936, in Miami, FL. She grew up in Hollywood, FL surrounded
by water, swimming, fishing, boating and crabbing. She was a beach baby who turned her
whole family into beach lovers. She graduated from Stetson University in 1958 with a B.A. in
Elementary Education. In 1961 Nancy married John Larkin of Quincy, MA, an electronics
salesman. Living in Orlando after college, she began teaching at Blankner Elementary School
until becoming a fulltime mother.
Nancy was an excellent cook who threw the best dinner parties. She was a school volunteer, girl
scout leader, CCD teacher, member of St. Mary Magdalen's St. Vincent de Paul's Circle, and
also active in numerous ministries of her church. She was an alumna member of Alpha Xi
Delta, seamstress, quilter, tennis player, golfer, bridge player, and avid sports fan. In 1990,
Nancy began studying watercolor seriously.
Nancy's grandmother was also an artist who inspired her. She dabbled in china painting for
many years like her grandmother but was later drawn to the beauty of watercolor. Nancy has
studied with many known artists nationwide and abroad. She particularly enjoyed her plane air
trips to paint in Mexico, Greece, France, Spain, and Ireland. Nancy was a long-time member of
the Artist League of Orange County, then later went on be the first and second president of the
Central Florida Watercolor Society. Nancy took first place in their juried Tri-State competition in
2008. She has also won several local awards. Nancy's works can be seen in local galleries in
the Orlando area and in North Carolina. It was in North Carolina where Nancy and her artist
friends took yearly trips to "Art Camp" to produce wonderful works and grow their friendships.
Nancy has also been a popular teacher of the batik/wax method of making watercolor greeting
cards. She taught painting to children and adults in her home, and to older adults in retirement
homes.
A funeral Mass is scheduled for Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 1:00, at St. Mary Magdalen
Catholic Church in Altamonte Springs, FL. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Nancy's life.
Flowers and condolences may be sent to 793 Wayne Ave. Altamonte Springs FL 32750.