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Nancy Dillon Obituary

Nancy Joe Miller Dillon, born July 28, 1930, in English West Virginia, passed away June 15, 2016 at her home where she resided for 60 years. Nancy graduated from Big Creek High School in War, West Virginia and Concord College in Athens, West Virginia with a B.S. degree in Education. While at a Concord College dance she met the love of her life, Donald Ray Dillon, and they were married September 12, 1954. Nancy Joe Miller was born in English, West Virginia, she grew up in Bartley, West Virginia, attended Bartley Elementary, Big Creek High School, Concord College, married Donald Ray Dillon, moved to War, West Virginia and then moved to Ft. Lauderdale, FL before finally settling in Plantation, FL in October 1960. Nancy's hobbies included quilting, calligraphy, playing her piano and caring for her beloved pet Codie. Nancy's passion was teaching little children. She loved her church and taught Pre-K there at Plantation United Methodist Church Pre School for 25 years before following her good friend to the public school system to teach Head Start at Broadview Elementary. Nancy loved teaching school at her Church and Broadview Elementary. She often talked of how Broadview Elementary reminded her of being back home teaching in West Virginia. Oh how she loved McDowell County, West Virginia. Nancy had a special gift when it came to teaching and especially teaching little children. She was nominated as an "outstanding teacher for her special gift with young people" in the Sun-Sentinel in December 1993. Nancy was a devoted Christian and loved to go to her church at Plantation United Methodist Church. She was active in many areas of the church and was a choir member for many years since the 1960's. Nancy loved her God. She was a devoted wife to Donald Ray for nearly 60 years, a loving mother and dear friend to those who had the privilege to know her. Her sweet, caring and loving presence touched many lives. Nancy Joe Miller Dillon was truly special, and her son's were blessed to be able to call her mom. Nancy is survived by her son's, Donald Joe Dillon and Michael Ray Dillon (Ken Dishman), brothers, Dr. James Miller (Wanda)and Roger Miller (Barbara), aunt Rubye Baldock, niece Jennifer Miller Williams and nephews Dr. Jamie Miller, Jodie Miller and Scott Miller. Nancy's husband, Donald Ray Dillon, preceded her in death. Mom, life will never be the same without you, and we all thank you for being the special sweet dear lady that you always were. You truly touched many lives and made a difference in a positive way. I love you mom with all my heart¿always,always,always and forever. Her family will recieve friends on Monday from 5:00-8:00PM with a 7:30 PM service at the funeral home Interment will take place in Princeton, W. VA. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Plantation United Methodist Pre School in memory of Nancy Dillon would be greatly appreciated. Arrangements by T. M. Ralph Plantation Funeral Home, 7001 NW 4 Street, Plantation, FL. 33317. 954-587-6888

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Published by Sun-Sentinel on Jun. 18, 2016.

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Eddie & Roma Cress

June 21, 2016

Our hearts and prayers are with you. We are so sorry for your loss.

Rubye Baldock

June 20, 2016

We all send our love, prayers, and sympathy to the family .
Rubye Baldock and family

Jim Miller

June 20, 2016

Nancy was so proud of her West Virginia and now she returns to her mountains. My memories will include growing up in Bartley and the fun we had playing coal mining camp games. Nancy was the "star" that brightened the Bartley Church as well as the Bartley School. She was very special!

Carl (Sonny) Waldron

June 19, 2016

Nancy and I grew up in the Coal Mining
Community. I will always remember her
in early days as one of the nicest young people in our group. These past
years, I have enjoyed talking with her
on the phone, and will miss her pleasant voice. I regret I was not able to visit with she and Don, but
my health kept me from doing so.
Everybody loved Nancy, and she will
always be in our memories..

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