Nancy Jeanne Lord

1942 - 2013

Nancy Jeanne Lord, age 70, of Burton, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013, at UH Geauga Medical Center.
She was born July 10, 1942, in Cleveland, to William Arthur and Mildred Ruth (Corbett) McLaughlin.
She graduated from Ohio University with B.F.A. in education.
A resident of this area for 30 years, Nancy worked in sales at Flambeau in Middlefield for over 20 years and at Shade Tree in Middlefield 10 years, retiring in 2009.
Her hobbies included bird watching and music. She was a choir director at Newbury Community Church for 20 years and directed several shows for Geauga Lyric Theatre Guild.
She will be missed by her friends and family including her two sons, Robert William (Jacque) Lord of Seattle, Wash., and Donald Lee Lord of San Jose, Calif.; three grandchildren, Carly, Graham and Simone; sister, Janis Lyn McLaughlin of Burton; and brother, William Arthur (Delores) McLaughlin Jr. of Meadville, Pa.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William Arthur and Mildred Ruth McLaughlin; and brother, James Bruce McLaughlin.
A memorial gathering will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, March 9, 2013, at Burton Congregational Church, 14558 W. Park St. ""On the Square,"" in Burton.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in her name can be made to Geauga County Humane Society's Rescue Village, P.O. Box 116, Novelty, OH 44072.
Russell Funeral Service in Middlefield assisted the family with arrangements.
Online condolence www.russellfuneralservicesusa.com.