Nancy Gayle Smith (Beene), 62, passed away on September 20, 2015. Nancy was a beloved wife, daughter, mother, grandmother and sister and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Her passions were her family and her love of running. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Kenneth; mother, Marcedes Beene; children, Brian, Jennifer and Melissa; brother, John Beene; sister, Donna Dees; six grandchildren and other family members. Nancy is predeceased by her father, John R Beene. Visitation will be held from 5-7pm on Sunday, September 27th in Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home of Mandarin. A Graveside Service will be held at 2:30pm on Monday, September 28th in Jacksonville National Cemetery, 4083 Lannie Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32218. Memorial contributions preferred to the Ovarian Cancer Alliance, http://www.ovariancancer.org/.
