Nancy Ford Gentry's Obituary
Nancy Ford Gentry was born November 24, 1944, and entered into the presence of her Savior Tuesday, July 9, 2019. She was 74 years of age.Nancy was an excellent teacher who taught for over 30 years. Although most of her service to others was with Memphis City Schools, she also taught at P.D.S., and Briarcrest. She was an outstanding educator who achieved numerous awards for her service including the Tennessee Career Ladder level three certification which was the highest level of achievement available during her tenure. Nancy’s philosophy was to love, care for, and educate her students just as she did for her own children. She created a managed classroom environment which was always filled with fun and excitement in learning.Nancy was also an amazing artist. She loved to draw friend’s homes and the homes of their family members to present them with a keepsake treasure to last forever.Nancy was a member of Bellevue Baptist Church for over thirty-six years. She was a member of the Charlie Brand life group for over twenty-five years.Nancy had congenital heart issues which she fought against for over 20 years. While the last year was extremely difficult, she fought hard and won most of the battles with the help of an amazing and dedicated medical team.Nancy leaves her husband of 41 years, children, and grandchildren, a brother, a sister-in-law and nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly. Nancy’s daughter called her every day, 365 days a year.Nancy fought the good fight, finished her course, and kept the faith.The family will receive relatives and friends on Thursday, July 18th from 9:30 am until the Celebration of Life service at 10:30 am at Bellevue Baptist Church in the Pollard Chapel. To view the memorial tribute video, please click here: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/DFNJGTMJ7J3W2S5X
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