Resident of the Month

Nancy was born and raised in Centreville, MS. She attended Belhaven College in Jackson, MS where she was an honor society member and earned a degree in English. After college, she became an English teacher. Nancy left her career to raise her family. She passed her love of education on to two of her girls and her love for and talent in music to the other. Nancy is a gifted pianist and even spent some time using her skills in competition piano.

Nancy moved to Columbia, SC in 1976. Shortly after settling there, she was faced with several challenges. She became a single mother with three young children to support. She returned to college to further her education earning an M.Ed. from USC as well as a Masters Degree in Public Health. Her next challenge arose when she was diagnosed with breast cancer just after completing her degrees. Nancy won the fight against cancer and was able to start work. She taught English at Columbia Junior College and subsequently became the registrar there. She also worked in patient registration at Lexington Medical Center Urgent Care in Irmo, SC.

When Nancy’s daughters were grown and starting their own families and careers, she returned to Centreville, MS to care for her mother as well as her former husband’s parents. She was able to reconnect with lifelong friends and return to her home church, where she enjoyed serving in many capacities including playing the piano during services. She also volunteered her musical talent to another rural church once a month.

Nancy is well known for her beautiful blue eyes and warm smile. She enjoys taking walks, lunches out, and socializing with friends. She is always up for a good time, and a good time is always had when Nancy is around!