Nancy Wood Coley
December 10, 1944 ~ December 10, 2023
Born in:
Columbia, SC
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Nancy Wood Coley, 79, of Candler passed away Sunday, December 10, 2023.
A native of Columbia, SC Nancy was the daughter of the late Arthur Lewis Wood and Clydie Louella Pace Wood. She was also preceded in death by her three brothers, both parents and her husband, David C. Coley.
After a 20 year career as an administrative assistant for Square D Company, Nancy went on to work for First Baptist Church for a number of years and then turned her focus to volunteering and to her family.
A resident of Candler since 1975, she was a faithful member of Lake Hills Church (formerly New Morgan Hill). She volunteered and served in many capacities including playing the organ, singing in the choir, the soprano for the Heavenly Love Quartet, hospitality team and working in the front office.
She earned the name “Nanny” as she lovingly cared for Hannah, lending her love and support to the Farlow family. That name stuck as she became the most wonderful grandmother to our entire family.
Although Nanny will be deeply missed, her indelible impact to this world will be a lasting tribute to the faithful, God serving, wife, mother, grandmother and friend she was.
Surviving are her sons, Tim Coley and David C. Coley Jr. (Ashley), and grandchildren, Kaylee, Kyndal, Tessa and Porter.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 13, at Lake Hills Church. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, beginning at 10:00 a.m.
Private family burial will be held at the Western Carolina State Veteran’s Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Lake Hills Church, 370 Lake Dr., Candler, NC 28715.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue is assisting the family.
Services
Private Burial:
Western Carolina State Veteran's Cemetery
962 Old US Hwy 70
Black Mountain, NC 28711
(828)669-0684
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She was and forever will be one of my most favorite Aunt \’s to have had. The memories are forever sketched in my memory and in my heart. We as children always looked forward to their visits to Columbia, her and David and the boys!! Her and David were some of the finest of the very best !
Sure will miss my friend. We have been through a lot of good times and many losses. It was a privilege to sing with you for over twenty five years. Love your sons and their families. Our prayers for them.
Such a sweet wonderful lady. It was a true pleasure to be a coworker at Square D
David, you and Tim are in my prayers. She was a wonderful Christian Lady. Love you guys!
David and Tim, you are in my prayers for peace at this time of loss of your mother. She was special, whether at the lake, church or any gathering, she always had a smile on her face and a chuckle in her heart. One of those people in life that made you feel good to be around.
Nancy was one sweet lady. She will b missed by so many people. I know she is singing with the angels in Heaven now. She always had a smile on her face and a kind word for everyone.Rest in peace, sweet Nancy.
Nancy was one sweet lady. She will by missed by so many people. I know she is singing with the angels in Heaven now. She always had a smile on her face and a kind word for everyone. Rest in peace, sweet Nancy.
Nancy was my help and friend when I worked at New Morgan Hill church. Sweet memories I have of her goodness and generosity. Praying for her sweet family. June Dockery
Ishtar to all who knew her. I’m thankful for our time together working at First Baptist.
Prayers for the Family.
Love you all.
Sorry to hear about Nancy, David, Tim and families. I have special memories of your Mom. Love you all. Patsy Wood HARRELL
David and Family, my sincerest condolences in the loss of your mother. May God wrap you in His love and provide comfort.
So sorry to hear David and Tim Just a Delightful and sweet Person . She Blessed my heart n soul so many times with her smile, testimony and singing at NMH. Our prayers and condolences during these difficult and sad days
Love George n Hilda
My friend what a blessing you have been to me! I’m sorry we didn’t get to go out to eat for your birthday but God had other plans I miss you so much I miss not being able to talk to you for hours on the phone our trips to hamrick’s our weekly Fridays to the corner grill, meetings with our hospitality prayer group and so much more!!! I’m so glad you were my friend!!! I know you celebrate this birthday with Jesus, David, your mom and dad, and so many more!!! I’ll see you again and as we said ‘you never know’. Praying for David, Tim, family and friends.