I am so very sorry for your loss.  Doug, I am forever grateful that you moved Nancy to Memphis and that she chose to be a  professor in the Loewenberg College of Nursing at the University of Memphis.   No words to say how  foundational and instrumental Nancy was in building the college.  I loved working with her.  Because of Nancy's steadfastness, support, and  work, so many of our younger colleagues were able to become doctorally prepared while teaching.  Students loved Nancy because she was an outstanding clinician,  scholar, and teacher  who cared deeply about their success.  What students always said, was, "I learned so much from her."  She loved her family, her daughters, and her wonderful grandsons.  Nancy  loved to knit beautiful things and she loved knitting people together in wonderful ways to accomplish so much. She made us all better. I will always remember her smile, laugh, and wonderful sense of humor.

Nancy was such a sweet person and wonderful, kind lady! I'm so glad I got to know her and enjoy her as my next door neighbor! She was a sweetheart and will definitely be missed. Much love to you all and I'm so very sorry for your loss.

Robin England

I am praying for you all especially this week. I miss her laugh and sweet spirit, she was one of the most giving souls I know. My fellow knitting friend, advisor, and wise soul. I am privileged to have been her friend

Doug and family ,

So sorry to hear of Nancy’s passing ,our sincere condolences to you and family . I often think of the time we visited you at Rome air base . You will all be in our prayers .

Wayne and Mary Canorro

Dear Doug and Family,
   Nancy, a cousin in the Collis family, will always be remembered for her great smile and sunny disposition.  Pictures of her remind me so clearly of  her mom, our Aunt Audrey, and our Sunday get-togethers in East Herkimer at Gram's house.  I hope this small slice of our past brings you some comfort at this time.

Doug -
Please accept our deepest condolences on the passing of your beautiful wife, Nancy.  Her memory will live on through you and your family.  We pray that God has welcomed her into heaven, that He will give you the strength to carry on and that one day you will be reunited with Nancy in His heavenly kingdom.

Love,
Joe and Barbara Pace

I loved Nancy as a friend and a nursing colleague. Have many sweet memories of having her on the mother baby unit with students and having them shadow me. I’ve thought of her many times over the years after she moved away. I’m so sorry for your tremendous loss. She was a very precious lady.

Dear Mele Family, I want to express my condolences for the loss of Nancy. She was a professor of mine at University of Memphis from 2004 to 2006. She was inspirational and funny and made our nursing masters program much more enjoyable as well as valuable. She had a beautiful heart and I appreciate the lessons she shared. 
Best, Alicia Wright

So sorry to hear about Nancy.  I always remember her as such a warm, kind person just like Aunt Audrey!!  My thoughts and prayers are with you all.   Love, Cindy Izzo Unzicker

So sorry to hear about your Mother. I know it is always a shock Lorin.  You will miss her every day. Praying for your family.

Mom dancing with Owen at the senior citizen prom.

Mom and dad at the senior citizen prom at Jefferson county high school, Owen’s senior year.

Doug, Lorin and Trysta,
Such found memories of you all. 
Your mother welcomed us when we knew no one. She was a cousin and a friend. I know you will miss her.
Love Becky

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Nancy Lee Mele

January 19, 1948 – May 27, 2024

McCarty - Evergreen Funeral Home

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