Nancy Grogan, wife of Dr. Fred Grogan, passed into the presence of The Lord in the mid-afternoon of March 13, 2014, at the age of 84. She was born in Memphis, Tennessee to David B. and Elsie McCluney on July 11, 1929.
A life-long student, Nancy became a teacher after graduating from the University of Memphis, serving the city in elementary education for 20 years. She was known as one of the favorite 1st Grade teachers from many at Evangelical Christian School. Nancy grew up attending Central Church, where she met Frederick T. Grogan in the nursery. When asked how they met, Fred, a pediatric and adult allergist, replied that they never met because they always knew each other. Fred and Nancy shared 60 years of marriage with the blessing of three daughters: Janet Olson, now passed, Ellen Olford, and Alise Farrell. She has seven grandchildren: Steve and Janet Olson’s sons, Eric and Kevin; David and Ellen Olford’s daughters, Lindsay and Stephanie; and Mike and Alise Farrell’s sons and daughter, Sean, Josh, and Rachel.
Nancy committed her life to know and worship Jesus Christ at a young age. Given in the gift of hospitality, Nancy welcomed people into her home like family. She and her husband housed many in need of a place to stay: students, missionary families, friends, and relatives. She was involved in Child Evangelism Fellowship and Prison Ministry to women. She actively served in Central Church with the youth and college ministry, as well as teaching Sunday school classes and volunteering at Central Day School. Nancy’s passion for music ministered to many in her family, as she loved to play the piano and sing in the church choir. In her life, Nancy’s main ministry was always towards her husband, whom she loved relentlessly, towards her family, and friends. With them she shared a home, countless stories of her childhood, hot meals, cookouts in the backyard, a quick sense of humor, and deep Biblical truths.
She really lived and lived unto The Lord.
Nancy Grogan loved her family and will be dearly missed.
Her family cordially invites all family and friends to the visitation from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm on Monday, March 17 at Memphis Funeral Home (5599 Poplar Ave). The Memorial Service will take place at on Tuesday, March 18, from 12:30 pm at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, gifts in memory of Mrs. Grogan can be given to Central Church or Olford Ministries International, 4000 Riverdale Rd. Memphis, TN 38115.
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