BORN

1933

DIED

2018

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Memorial Funeral Home/Columbia

1217 BUSINESS LOOP 70 W

Columbia, Missouri

Nancy Davenport Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 22, 2018.

Nancy Sue Davenport, 84 of Columbia, passed away Monday, January 22, 2018 at Boone Hospital Center.
Visitation will take place, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Saturday, February 3, 2018 at Memorial Funeral Home with a Graveside Service to follow with the Reverend Chester Heyer officiating. The interment will be in the Columbia Cemetery.

Nancy was born, March 31, 1933 in Detroit, Michigan the daughter of Harry Forbis and Mary (McGinnis) Forbis. Her family moved to Columbia when she was three months old. Nancy was a graduate of Hickman High School, class of 1951. She was united in marriage to her husband Jim, on September 2, 1953 in Silver Spring, Maryland. Nancy was employed in retail for many years at Dean's Town & Country. She and Jim enjoyed square dancing, camping, canoeing and regular Sunday drives in the country. She enjoyed going out to eat and tending to her flower garden. She was an accomplished Bridge player. She was a member of the King's Daughters. Nancy was a member of Wilkes Boulevard United Methodist Church since she was three months old. A few years ago she and Jim moved their membership to the Columbia United Church of Christ.

Nancy is survived by her husband, Jim, their daughters: Sherry (Gregory) Miller, Pamela (Bill) Tillotson all of Columbia, her grandchildren, Robin (Aaron) Gray of Columbia, J. D. (Beth) Tillotson of St. Louis, Kristopher Tillotson of Colorado, Megan Miller, Seth (Chelsie) Miller both of Columbia and three great grandchildren Hunter, Dane and Evan Gray. Nancy was preceded in death by her parents.

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February 4, 2018

Maureen & Jake

I met Nancy when we were eight years old so she has been my best friend for a lot of years. Those we love are in our hearts forever.
Jim our thoughts and prayers are with you, Sherry, Pam and their families.
We share in your memories of someone very special.

February 4, 2018

June Gibson

My condolences to Jim and the family. Nancy was a sweet classy lady. May your days ahead be full of the great memories you share of your life with her.

June Gibson

February 2, 2018

Jim - I am so sorry for your loss. Nancy was a wonderful lady. My sincere condolences to you and your family.

Bob Wilkerson

January 31, 2018

Charles & Evelyn Marcks

We are so sorry for your loss. May God's Blessing be with you during this time of sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Charles and Evelyn Marcks

January 30, 2018

Constance Pelley

I will never forget Nancy. She was a beautiful, caring person. She will not be forgotten.

January 30, 2018

Our condolences to Jim and the family on this great loss.

Jim and Alva Cunningham
Columbia, MO

January 30, 2018

Nancy was a shining light to all who were blessed to have known her. She was delightful, kind, caring and fun. My best friend in high school and always. I will miss her beyond words, but will cherish the wonderful memories we shared through the years as friends-more like sisters. My love and prayers are with Jim and their wonderful family whom she loved dearly. She will be greatly missed, but she will always be with each of you (her family) and also with those of us who loved her too. Barbara Barner

January 30, 2018

Robert Schultz

I would like to express my most heartfelt sympathy in Nancy's passing. She was a special person. God Bless.

January 28, 2018

Bob Boxley

It rained down sorrow when Namcy passed away'not only on her family but also on all of us who knew her.

January 26, 2018

Rebecca Calcote

Heaven gained another beautiful angel. Love and prayers to all of your family Pam

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