Nancy Lane Shook, 79, of Connelly Springs, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 7, 2024 at Abernathy Laurels in Newton, NC, following a period of declining health.
Nancy was born August 28, 1944 in Burke County to the late Shufford and Lula Lane. She was a 1963 graduate of Morganton High School and held an associate degree from Western Piedmont Community College. She was employed in the textile industry before ending her work career at Western Youth Correctional Institution. Nancy was a devoted member of Connelly Springs First Baptist Church where she was the choir director and Sunday school secretary for many years. Nancy liked to work in her garden and play with her cat, Smokey. She was the best mom, a bright light and will be sorely missed.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Ray Lane.
She is survived by her daughter, Debbie Taylor and husband Ken Cheek Jr.; her sisters-in-law, Bernice Gragg (whom was her best friend and care taker for the last several years), Ruth Crump, and Linda Hart; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at 10:30 AM in the chapel of Heritage Funeral Service.
Memorials may be made to ASPCA® (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals at. www.aspca.org.
Heritage Funeral Service and Crematory in Valdese is assisting the family.
Not only was Nancy my Aunt but my neighbor; in my young ages and later when I came back home to take care of my Dad and as since lived there again. She was a good neighbor and liked to work out in the flowers till she first started becoming ill.
She attended church faithfully and was an asset to God’s house thru the years as a Sunday School Teacher and Choir Director. She will be missed, Rest in Peace Nancy.
Prayers for the family. So sorry to hear of your loss