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1936
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Nancy Shurtleff Obituary
12/13/1936 - 08/10/2025
Nancy M. Shurtleff, 88, of Austin, Texas, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2025, at Longhorn Village.
Born in Austin, Texas, on December 13, 1936, to Eugene McGuire and Mabel Carleston, Nancy graduated from McCallum High School. She spent many years researching her family history and was actively involved in the Daughters of the Republic of Texas (DRT).
Nancy was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Lyman E. Shurtleff (Jim). She is survived by family and friends.
A graveside service for Nancy will be held Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 10 a.m., at Austin Memorial Park Cemetery, 2800 Hancock Dr., Austin, Texas.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the charity of your choice.
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Lois Lacy
Yesterday
I served on the DRT Republic of Texas Museum Committee for seven years. She was so nice and very knowledgeable. A favorite quote of hers was when people found out her entire family were original to Austin, even from the Republic era, she said, "Yes. Do you want to shake my hand?"
Steve Bliven
August 14, 2025
Many, many great memories of Nancy (and Jim) over the years. She was always kind but strong. My deepest sympathies to the family.
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