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Nancy Priddy Obituary
LAWSONVILLE - Mrs. Nancy Merritt Priddy, 40, died Tuesday, April 8, 2003, at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem. She was born in Alexandria, Va., Aug. 25, 1962, to the late Charles Terry Merritt and Nannie Ruth Cobbler Merritt of Lawsonville. She was a faithful member of Mayo Christian Church in Spencer who was strong in her faith and believed in the word of the Lord. She served in the U.S. Army. She was an employee of Wake Forest University at the office of Resident, Life and Housing and was affectionately known as the "Housing Lady" by students for 14 years. In addition to her mother, Mrs. Priddy is survived by her husband, Dana Priddy, of the home; two daughters, Caitlyn Priddy of the home and April Priddy of Lawsonville; two sons, Bryce Priddy of the home and Derek Priddy of Lawsonville; two grandchildren, Karah Abbot and Nathaniel Abbott, both of Lawsonville; a brother, Terry Merritt, of Mount Airy; and two sisters, Lynn Boles of Lawsonville and Darla Merritt of Lawsonville. A memorial service for Mrs. Priddy will be held at 2 p.m. today at Mayo Christian Church, with Minister Milfred Hudson and the Rev. Joe Shockley officiating. Military rites will be conducted by the Patrick County Veterans Memorial Honor Guard. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cancer Patient Support Program, Cancer Center of Wake Forest University, Medical Center Boulevard, Winston-Salem, NC 27157-1082 or to Mayo Christian Church, P.O. Box 444, Spencer, VA 24165. Moody Funeral Home in Stuart is in charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Nancy Priddy
Sharon Melnik
April 25, 2003
I was fortunate to have been able to know and love Nancy as a friend by my side, and most fortunate when we began our journey as friends in Christ.
Loving you always,
Sharon
Karen Wernsing
April 25, 2003
Dana, Caitlyn and Bryce,
I just want to tell you how sorry I am.
I love you and love Nancy very much. I miss her. She was a very good friend to me who, no matter how bad she felt, made sure she asked how I was and also how my children were doing at the time.
Please call if you need me to do anything.
Karen
Harold Holmes
April 19, 2003
I regret very much the fact that I was out of the country the entire time of Nancy's last stages of her illness. I wanted to express my feelings relating to her as soon as I returned.
Having known her during her entire period of employment with Wake Forest, I share the sentiments of all of her colleagues and friends, as Nancy truly was a special person.
She brought to the work environment a consistently positive attitude and approach, one which all who came in contact with her would do well to model.
I know that what I am about to say has been an expression that has often been used in the past, but the world is a better place for Nancy having been among us. Cherishing her memory and modeling her approach to life is something that all of her family and friends can do to honor her legacy.
Dee Kauffman
April 15, 2003
Although it's been nearly 10 years since I first met Nancy, I will never forget her welcoming smile and contaigious sense of humor that made me feel like an immediate part of the RL&H department. She always had an ear to listen and a shoulder to cry on when others needed it.
My thoughts and prayers are with her family and many friends who I know will dearly miss her.
Loretta Meyer
April 14, 2003
To: The Priddy Family
Nancy was always vibrant and witty. She added so much happiness to the RL & H office. We learned about her family and how proud she was of their accomplishments. I have wonderful memories of Nancy and will cherish them. Remember the good times.
Teresa Fowler RN
April 10, 2003
Nancy was a very special and loving individual. She loved her family dearly and was very brave in her fight to get well. Even though I only knew her for 2 1/2 years, she held a very special place in my heart. My deepest sympathy goes out to her family and to all that were touched by this very special lady. I will miss seeing her. With God's Love Teresa
Bryan Brunette
April 10, 2003
Dana, Caitlyn & Bryce:
I will always remember Nancy's unfailing ability to laugh, even when it seemed the world was falling down around us.
I remember so many good times with her. The little things like running upstairs to the Sundry Shop and so many lunches at Simo's. But also the bigger things like her incredible ability to make each person that passed through her office seem like they were the only person in the world. And I will always remember that special, one-of-a-kind smile that rarely, if ever, left her face.
Dana, I can only imagine how deep your sadness is. While it will never completely go away, hopefully the memory of her incredible spirit will make it easier.
Caitlyn and Bryce, I remember the many times your mom brought you into the office. Her pride in both of you was so obvious. As I do with my mother, I hope that as time passes, you will cherish all of the special memories of the good times with your mom. She loved both of you so much. Each time you think of those memories, she will be right there with you.
Nancy was a special woman who touched many lives. This world is just a little bit less cheerful now that she's gone. But there's on heckuva a bright star up there somewhere.
God Bless ...
Randall Crews
April 10, 2003
We were so sorry to hear that your wife passed away. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Randall and Kim Crews
Andrea Ellis
April 10, 2003
Dear Priddy Family,
The first time I met Nancy she immediately tried to help me solve my roommate problems. She showed concern and wanted to help however she could. Then, she found out I was a staff member there for a meeting with her. It started our relationship out on a funny note, but I was immediately taken by her. Whenever I had the opportunity to work with her she showed that same compassion and energy. She was truly one of a kind.
She will be greatly missed in the Wake Forest community. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Andrea Ellis
Jay Dominick
April 10, 2003
Nancy was about the first person that I met when I came to work at Wake Forest. She was such a bright, cheerful and pleasant person that I knew immediately that I was in the right place. What I found most endearing about her was her really unique and interesting sense of humor. She also had an ability to put things into perspective that was very refreshing. I will miss her very much.
Ed Christman
April 10, 2003
Nancy Priddy was "pretty!" Her physical appearance concealed a heart of strength and joy that gave shape and voice to the presence of God. She once told me that she was not afraid to die after receiving her diagnosis. Nancy was not afraid to live through her family and her work. She offered strength measured by no-nonsense and humor that did not leave her when cancer came. We were privileged to know her and to love her for she knew and loved us everyone.
Brother Ed Christman
Michael Shuman
April 10, 2003
Everybody loves Nancy. Her spirit and smile will never be forgotten.
Kathy Mooney
April 10, 2003
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this very difficult time. Mrs. Priddy was so kind to my then-about-to-be-freshman daughter and later in her many moves around campus. Her friendliness and compassion will never be forgotten by my daughter or by me. Please be comforted by the fact that so many young people have been positively touched by Mrs. Priddy and will never forget her or their Wake Forest experiences involving her. Sincerely, Kathy Mooney
Patty Atwood
April 10, 2003
I worked part time in Alumni Records when I met Nancy. After she joined our department the place just livened-up! She taught me that I can relax a little, and have fun at work. She introduced me to jaleopeno chips! Thanks Nancy! She convinced me I can play along on Jeapardy! Those people are no smarter than we are. We had fun sharing pictures and stories of our kids -- What's better than that?
Mom's bragging rights.
May she be blessed and her fmily as well.
Donna McGalliard
April 10, 2003
Dana and family:
Nancy made a difference! I will never forget the things she taught us all...to live life to the fullest, to laugh without hesitation, to cry when it feels right, to place your hands on your hips when you talk (or place your thumb and index finger together when you point!), to always think of others (no matter what your own circumstance), and that it's never to early to start thinking about lunch! She will be missed greatly in the Office of Residence Life and Housing and at the University and beyond.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Donna and Nick
Susan Thomas
April 10, 2003
My deepest sympathy to the family. I only knew Nancy a short time, speaking on the phone with her at the university. A pleasure to work with and a delight to know.
Van Baber
April 9, 2003
Dana, Kaitlyn, Bryce and family:
Nancy is a great mother and wife who will be missed but she will continue to share the same happiness and love in Heaven as she did here.
I am thankful that I was able to meet Nancy 7 years ago when I began to work at WFU. For the first 4 to 6 weeks, I commuted to WFU from Charlotte. During that time I met Nancy and she helped me secure a Faculty apartment. At the time, my wife was eight months pregnant and life was hectic. However, Nancy helped to make the transition extremely smooth. Over the period of time that I knew her, I found that she always went the extra mile for everyone not just a few. She exhibits a pure love and kindness that is rare.
I will miss our conversations about our children, spouses and life in general.
As my wife and I watched two of our children die due to illnesses during 2002, please know that love of family, friends and the Lord will sustain you.
God Bless
Van Baber
Kathy Bunn
April 9, 2003
To Nancy's amazing family,
There really isn't much one can say about Nancy that hasn't already been said. She was one of a kind... with that big smile on her face and an even bigger heart. We will miss her and remember her with loving thoughts.
May God's love give you strength and comfort.
Kathy Bunn
Registrar's Office
WFU
Drew Dayton
April 9, 2003
As a member of the Wake Forest student body and football team, i can say that Mrs. Priddy was one of the most loving, compasionate, and dedicated people i have met over the past 4yrs. my thoughts and prayers go out to her family as i well as i know all of the student/athletes at Wake do.
Kasey Hall
April 9, 2003
Nancy was a wonderful woman who gave every bit of her energy to take care of us while we called the Wake dorms home. She was cheerful and helpful, while at the same time being sassy and witty - from the time I was a freshman until I graduated as a Resident Advisor. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Dan Hammond
April 9, 2003
Nancy was a wonderful person. May God bless Dana and their family.
Mary Sue Brookshire
April 9, 2003
Although it's been almost ten years since I worked in Residence Life at Wake Forest, I was just thinking of Nancy the other day--how she welcomed me into her home and her heart. Hers was a beautifully bold, wonderfully sassy, and genuinely loving spirit, one that invited people to laugh, cry, and holler with her. She continues to affect lives she touched years ago, like mine. She will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered.
Lisa Burton
April 9, 2003
Dear Family of Nancy,
Nancy will be remembered by all of us in the Division of Student Life at WFU as a very helpful and kind person. She loved her work, and she was good at what she did.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I grieve with you in your (and our)loss.
Sincerely,
Lisa Burton
Shelly Dixson
April 9, 2003
Nancy was one of the first friends I made when I came to WFU. We didn't work together, but seemed to run into each other a lot. She always had something funny to say and was usually in a very upbeat mood. She looked so cute going around campus in her short hair cuts and short skirts. With her look and her wit, she fit right in with the students on campus. The students (including my daughter) as well as their parents (including me), loved working with her on housing issues or just going to her office to ask a question or say hello.
There was one student in particular that comes to mind. Her family was from another country and did not allow her to do much of anything that she really asked to do in High School. I think that she had a prearranged marriage in her future too. She came to WFU as a commuting student and wanted so much to live on campus and make friends with people she was meeting in her classes. She both tried and cried and still her parents would not budge. Her friends told her to, "call Nancy Priddy" and see if she could help her. She had a long talk with Nancy and dumped all of her problems in Nancy's lap. Nancy called the students parents to talk to them for the student and within a week the student was in a dorm on campus. Not only that, but it was even a co-ed dorm. The student made a lot of friends, had a lot of fun, and still stayed within her families traditional thinking and plans as much as possible. That was without doubt one of the happiest students you would ever see. This was all due to Nancy taking an interest and listening to this students problem and helping her solve it. That was so like Nancy! Our thoughts and prayers go to her husband, children and other family
members. She will be missed by all!
Pat Olmstead
April 9, 2003
The first time I saw Nancy will always stand out in my mind, and it is the memory I want to hold closest to my heart.
She worked in the records office at Wake, and I called on her for reports on a weekly basis. Up until that day, we had communicated via phone and I received my reports in campus mail.
That day, I was running behind and needed the reports ASAP. Well, here comes little miss Nancy, flitting through the door, wearing this short, little red & white polka-dotted skirt, her blonde hair flipped on the ends, with a big smile on her face! You could always count on Nancy -- for the smile -- and for the job done right, and done on time!!
She'll be missed. But she will live forever in all the lives she touched, and, as Dana has said, made better by having been a there.
We'll miss you Nancy. Love, Pat
Bob Mills
April 9, 2003
To Nancy's family and friends,
Memory fails me often after all these years, but I believe Nancy began her career at Wake Forest in our Records Office. Two things I am sure of -- she brought a sharp mind and a fun loving spirit to our office. She also never forgot her friends here. When we needed a situation to be handled with care in the Housing Office, we could depend on Nancy. As we've watched her struggle courageously with her illness, we've seen something of the strength that went her humor and loyalty.
Wake Forest and her colleagues were blessed by her time with us.
Bob Mills
University Advancement
BILL FAIRCLOTH
April 9, 2003
Nancy was a great one!A very dear friend to our football team.She was the COACH OF HOUSING.We will dearly miss her. Bill Faircloth WFU FOOTBALL
Cathy Chinlund
April 9, 2003
We hired Nancy in 1990 to work in the Alumni Records office here at Wake Forest, and she always brought a smile to our faces with her funny stories and comments. She was so full of life always-a great example for all of us. May God 's loving arms surround you all now with comfort and strength as you face the days ahead. Nancy was an original and we loved her!
Sheila Hatfield
April 9, 2003
All of us in Financial and Accounting Services at WFU will miss Nancy very much. She was a very sweet woman. Our thoughts and prayers go out to her family.
Stuart Hipp
April 9, 2003
Nancy never failed to greet me, an undergrad, with a smile upon walking into her office no matter what kind of craziness was going on in the office. She never failed to give me a hard time either, but I deserved it and it was always tough love:) She will be missed by many of her former students.
Chris & Meg Beechler
April 9, 2003
We will always remember that constant smile and quick wit. Nancy had a powerful presence no matter where she was or who she was with. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family and her friends at RL&H.
Gay Perez
April 9, 2003
Nancy could always make me laugh. Her ability to "tell it like it is" helped to make even the toughest days in housing easier. I admired and appreciated her honesty. She was a true colleague and friend. I will always remember Nancy at my wedding, dancing to YMCA with a construction hat perched on her head and a big smile on her face. I know that she will be missed by her family, but please know that she will also be missed by her friends.
Toni Finch
April 9, 2003
To the family of Nancy Priddy,
She was one of the most generous people I knew. She cared and was interested in everything about the people she knew. She was a nurturer, she was thoughtful, she was funny, she was loving, she was loved and she will be missed but never forgotten.
Martha White
April 9, 2003
My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Martha White
Wake Forest University
Michael Lawlor
April 9, 2003
Nancy was a character that the Economics Department will not soon forget. She was our Administrative Assistant for a while and made each day interesting.
We our sorry to hear of her death.
Michael Lawlor
Department of Economics
Wake Forest Unviversity
Connie Carson
April 9, 2003
To: Dana, Caitlyn and Bryce-
Nancy was just the best friend and colleague we could have around here in Residence Life and Housing. She always gave her best and wanted the best for each of you and for everyone that she touched. We miss her and the way in which she brought such fun to our lives! We will carry on her legacy here at Wake Forest.
Connie
LIsa Nethery
April 9, 2003
NANCY WAS ALWAYS A JOY TO SEE WHEN SHE CAME IN THE CLINIC. SHE HAD THE BEST OUTLOOK OF ANY PATIENT . SHE WAS A TRUE FIGHTER AND LOYAL WIFE. SHE LOVED HER CHILDREN AND HUSBAND. SHE WILL TRULY BE MISSED. MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY
REGINA SLATER
April 9, 2003
DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY OF A WONDERFUL AND BRAVE WOMAN.
Al Hill
April 9, 2003
To The Priddy and Merritt Families and Friends:
My thoughts and prayers are with you all today and always. Dana you have been so strong throughout it all and I pray that God will grant you all the strengh you need to continue for the children and all the families.
As you know, Nancy was VERY SPECIAL to me and you may rest assured that her memory will always be too.
With All My Love To You All,
Al Hill
Deacon OneCard Office
The Office of Residence Life and
Housing
Wake Forest University
Francis Brown
April 9, 2003
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