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Nancy Ellen Petersen
Nancy Ellen Petersen died January 5, 2022, of cancer, at her home in Bethesda, MD. She was 68. She is survived by her husband David, son James, and brother, Gordon King (Pamela). Nancy earned a Masters in Education, teaching ESOL, from the University of Maryland. She taught ESOL at Rock View Elementary School in Kensington, MD, retiring in June 2018. She loved teaching, creating, and reading. She valued kindness and empathy. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Online condolences can be made at www.goinghomecares.com. Memorial donations should be made to a charity of your choice.
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Liz McLeod
March 19, 2022
I met Nancy when she served on the Board for Montgomery County Recreation and Parks for the Down County Area. She was so smart and contributed so much to the Board and to all of us as people. I am sad that we lost touch as I always valued her commitment to our county as well as to her students. She was a wonderful person. My sympathy to her family.
Pamela King
January 16, 2022
Nancy was an inspiration to all who meet her. Living with adult multiple dystrophy diagnosed at 32 she never gave up and lived a full active life. Her students, family and friends were inspired by her kindness, accomplishments and determination to never give up from her wheel chair. The best sister-in-law I could have wished for. Gone from my sight but never from my heart.
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